Hockenbury Discovering Psychology 5th txtbk

Concept Map619Evauating the Effectivenessof Psychotherapy• Psychotherapy is significantly moreeffective than no treatment.• Some therapies are more effectivefor specific disorders.• Empirically supported treatmentshave demonstrated their effectivenessin controlled scientific trials.Factors that contribute to effectivepsychotherapy:• Quality of the therapeutic relationship• Caring, empathic, responsive therapist• Motivated, optimistic client• Supportive family and stable living situation• Culturally sensitive therapist• A good match between client and therapytechniquesBiomedical TherapiesPsychotropic medications:Prescription drugs that altermental functions, alleviate psychologicalsymptoms, and areused to treat psychological ormental disordersMost psychotherapists take aneclectic approach; eclecticism refersto the pragmatic and integrated useof techniques from differentpsychotherapies.Antipsychotic medications:• Reserpine• Chlorpromazine• Atypical antipsychoticsLithium treats bipolardisorder.Antianxiety medications:• Benzodiazepines• BuspironeElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT):Involves delivering a brief electricshock to the brainAntidepressant medications:• Tricyclics• MAO inhibitors• Second-generation antidepressants• Selective serotonin reuptakeinhibitors (SSRIs)• Dual-action antidepressants• Dual-uptake inhibitors