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Explore the manifestation of psychological disorders, common disorders in society, pros and cons of treatment-centered software programs, and various therapy methods. Learn about psychoanalytic, client-centered, Gestalt, and behavioral therapy approaches.
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PS 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Psychology Instructor: Sara Barnett Unit 6
Warm-Up Questions • Question 1: Have you ever known someone with a psychological disorder? How did their symptoms manifest? • Questions 2: What are three (3) psychological disorders common in our society?
Warm-Up Questions • What are the pros and cons to treatment-centered software programs?
Announcements • Unit 6 models for the DB and project are posted to Document Sharing!
Psychological Disorders • What is a psychological disorder?
Psychological Disorders • Symptoms reflecting abnormalities of the mind • Thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are persistent, uncontrollable, and harmful/debilitating in some way • 40% of people struggle with a psychological disorder at one time in their life
Treatment for Psychological Disorders • Psychodynamic Therapy • Freudian • Centers on subconscious • Delves into past • Gives attention to defense mechanisms • Long-term therapeutic approach • Strategies include: free association, dream analysis, hypnosis, etc
Treatment for Psychological Disorders • Client-Centered Therapy - Rogerian • Form of talk therapy • Therapist creates a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere by demonstrating genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard • Non-directive approach
Treatment for Psychological Disorders • Gestalt Therapy • Max Werthheimer • Seeing, perceiving, and feeling is valued over analyzing, judging, evaluating • Patients can see, hear, and be told how they are experienced • Growth occurs from connections between real people • Self-awareness develops not by talking about problem but by engaging in the relationship with the therapist
Treatment for Psychological Disorders • Behavioral Therapy • John Watson/BF Skinner • Premise: All behaviors are learned • Goal: To replace undesirable behaviors with desirable ones • Strategies include: homework assignments, journaling, role play, reward systems, etc.
