PSYC 2280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Social Anxiety Disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation
31 Mar 2016
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Models/paradigms of abnormality: assumptions and concepts used to explain and. Biological abnormality results from genetics (anxiety seen in mother and child) and evolution. Streptococcal infection is associated with ocd and tic disorder. Trust is possibly an evolutionary trait: trust could be the difference between receiving and not receiving a meal. Surgery: cutting connections in brain, or removing parts of brain. Electroconvulsive therapy: inducing a mild seizure to increase mood. Deep brain stimulation: connecting electrodes implanted into the brain to a pacemaker used in major depressive disorders and tremors. Drug therapy: includes anti-anxiety drugs (anxiolytics), antidepressants, anti- bipolar drugs (mood stabilizers), antipsychotic drugs (for hallucinations and delusions) Abnormal thoughts experienced when there is tension between inner forces (id, ego, superego) Superego: grows out of ego, acts as a conscience, considering what is appropriate in society. Ego theory: depicts the importance of the ego as an equalizer between id and. Free association: speaking of whatever comes to mind superego.
