Therapies and Treatments in Psychology

Deinstitutionalization

• The process of moving people with disabilities from institutions to community-based settings.

• The practice of isolating individuals with disabilities in large facilities.

• A method of providing care for individuals with disabilities in their own homes.

• The transition of individuals with disabilities to institutional care.

Cognitive triad

• A set of three beliefs characterizing major depressive episodes, also known as the negative cognitive triad.

• A theory that explains the stages of cognitive development in children.

• A model that describes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

• A framework for understanding the impact of social interactions on mental health.

Psychoactive drugs

• Any drug that has significant effects on psychological processes.

• Drugs that enhance physical performance.

• Substances that cause immediate physical dependence.

• Medications used exclusively for treating mental disorders.

Mindfulness

• Awareness of one’s internal states and surroundings, applied in various therapeutic interventions.

• A technique used to improve physical strength and endurance.

• A method of analyzing dreams and their meanings.

• A form of meditation focused solely on breathing.

Behavioral therapy

• A form of psychotherapy that applies the principles of learning to eliminate symptoms.

• A technique that focuses on changing negative thought patterns.

• A method that emphasizes the importance of childhood experiences.

• A treatment that involves medication to manage symptoms.

Exposure therapies

• Behavioral techniques that treat anxieties by exposing people to the things they fear.

• Cognitive strategies that help individuals avoid their fears.

• Pharmaceutical treatments that reduce anxiety symptoms.

• Physical exercises designed to alleviate stress.

Meta-analysis

• A technique for synthesizing results of multiple studies into a single result.

• A method for collecting data from a single study.

• A statistical technique for analyzing qualitative data.

• A process for conducting a literature review.

Cognitive restructuring

• A technique used in cognitive therapy to help clients identify and modify self-defeating beliefs.

• A method for improving physical fitness through structured exercise.

• A strategy for enhancing memory retention through repetition.

• A process of analyzing financial statements for investment decisions.

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)

• The study of human emotions and feelings.

• The extension of B. F. Skinner’s behavioral principles to practical settings.

• A method for analyzing financial behavior.

• A technique for improving physical fitness.

Nonmaleficence

• Principle of conduct for psychotherapists to do no harm.

• A method of enhancing therapeutic rapport.

• A technique for assessing client progress.

• A guideline for ethical decision-making in therapy.