a theory that explains the two processes that lead to the development of phobias - they begin through classical conditioning and are maintained through operant conditioning
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flooding
a form of behavioural therapy used to treat phobias and other types of anxiety disorders. A client id exposed to an extreme form of the treatening situation under relaxed conditiones until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
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systematic desensitisation
a form of behavioural therapy used to treat phobias and other anxiety disorders. a client is gradually exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
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ABC model
a cognitive approach to understanding mental disorder, focusing on the effect of irrational beliefs and emotions
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negative triad
a cognitive approach to understanding mental depression, focusing on how negative expectations about the self, the world and the future lead to depression
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cognitive-behavioural therapy
a combination of cognitive therapy (a way of changing maladaptive thoughts and beliefs) and behavioural therapy (a way of changing behaviour in response to these thoughts and beliefs)
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irrational thoughts
rational thinking is flexible and realistic, where beliefs are based on fact and logic. However, these beliefs are rigid, unrealistic and lack consistence.
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Dopamine
one of the key neurotransmitters in the brain, with efects on motivation and drive
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GABA
a neurotransmitter that regulates excitement in the nervous system, thus acting as a natural form of anxiety reducer
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serotonin
a neurotransmitter implicated with many different behaviours and physiological processes, including aggression, eating behaviour, sleep and depression
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a form of behavioural therapy used to treat phobias and other types of anxiety disorders. A client id exposed to an extreme form of the treatening situation under relaxed conditiones until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
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flooding
Card 3
Front
a form of behavioural therapy used to treat phobias and other anxiety disorders. a client is gradually exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished
Back
Card 4
Front
a cognitive approach to understanding mental disorder, focusing on the effect of irrational beliefs and emotions
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Card 5
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a cognitive approach to understanding mental depression, focusing on how negative expectations about the self, the world and the future lead to depression
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