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Understanding Psychology Book Cover Image
Understanding Psychology, 6/e
Robert S. Feldman, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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is treatment in which a therapist uses psychological techniques to help someone overcome psychological disturbances.
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When patients perceive the analyst as symbolic of significant others in the past, and apply some of their feelings for that person to the analyst, it is known as .
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is a behavioral technique in which gradual exposure to anxiety-producing stimuli is paired with relaxation in order to extinguish the response of anxiety.
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The goal of - therapy is to enable people to reach their potential for self-actualization.
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In a(n) approach to therapy, a therapist uses a variety of techniques, integrating several perspectives, to treat a person's problem.
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drugs temporarily reduce symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
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Brain surgery in which the objective is to reduce symptoms of a mental disorder is called .
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In contracting, a written agreement is drawn up between therapist and client.
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psychology is geared toward preventing or minimizing the incidence of psychological disorders.
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An inability or unwillingness to discuss or reveal particular memories, thoughts, or motivations is called .