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AP Psychology: Unit 12
Abnormal Psychology: Treatment
Slide2Part one
Abnormal Psychology: Treatment Basics
Slide3Abnormal
: Treatment BasicsMental health therapies are classified into two primary categoriesThe Psychological Therapies/Psychotherapy
Includes
:
Psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapy & interpersonal therapy
Humanistic therapyBehavioral therapyCognitive therapyThe Biomedical
T
herapies
Eclectic Approach..?
Slide4Part two
Abnormal Psychology: Psychological Therapies
***For more information, please
see corresponding handout …
Psychological Therapies
Psychoanalysis
Humanistic Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Slide5Part three
Abnormal Psychology: Biomedical Therapies
Slide6Abnormal
: Biomedical TherapiesOverall TrendsBiomedical treatments are
generally preferred when
treating serious disorders
(i.e.
schizophrenia)Assumes that abnormal behavior is a symptom of
an underlying physical disorder
Examples
Drugs
Psychosurgery
ECT
Slide7Abnormal
: Biomedical (Drugs)Psychopharmacology The study of how drugs effect the mind
&
behavior
Psychopharmatherapy
The treatment of mental disorders with medication; also known as drug therapyMajor reasons for widespread use of drugs?
Drugs are effective
in
treating
disorders,
especially serious disorders
Drug therapies are often less expensive
than psychotherapy
Slide8Abnormal
: Biomedical (Drugs)Antipsychotic Drugs (Neuroleptics)Used to Treat
Schizophrenia or psychosis
Biological Function
Block dopamine receptors in the brain
Side Effects/IssuesDrowsiness, dry mouth, muscular rigidity, tardive dyskinesiaExamples
Thorazine & Haldol (first generation)
Clozapine, Risperdal & Zyprexa (second generation)
Effectiveness
60-70% show improvement in
symptoms
Slide9Abnormal
: Biomedical (Drugs)Antianxiety Drugs (Anxiolytics) Used to Treat
Anxiety disorders; often referred to as tranquilizers
Biological Function
Depress the central nervous system; thereby, producing a calm & mild euphoria
Side Effects/IssuesPhysical dependence & withdrawal symptoms when drug is abruptly discontinuedExamplesXanax, Valium, Librium, Ativan
Slide10Abnormal
: Biomedical (Drugs)Antidepressant Drugs (Thymoleptics)
Used to Treat
Mood disorders, anxiety
disorders (OCD), plus others…
Biological FunctionMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)Increase the amount of serotonin & norepinephrine
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Block the reuptake of serotonin
Slide11Abnormal
: Biomedical (Drugs)Antidepressant Drugs (Thymoleptics)
Side Effects
MAOIs
Dry mouth, weight gain,
heart complications, dizzy spells
SSRIs
Sleepiness, reduced sex
drive
Slide12Abnormal
: Biomedical (Drugs)Antidepressant Drugs (Thymoleptics)ExamplesMAOIs
Nardil
SSRIs
Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor
Effectiveness60-70% show improvement in symptoms, though it may take several weeks
for changes to take effect
Slide13Abnormal
: Biomedical (Drugs)Antimania Drugs (Mood Stabilizers)Used to Treat
Bipolar Disorder
Biological Function
Scientific mystery…seriously…
Side Effects/IssuesDifficulties in establishing proper dosageDifficulties in stopping medication once symptoms easeExample
Lithium
Effectiveness
70-80% show improvement in symptoms
Slide14Abnormal
: Biomedical (Stimulation)Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Used to Treat
Severe (
unresponsive
) depressionBiological FunctionScientific mystery…yes, again…Brief convulsions & temporary loss of consciousnessSide Effects/Issues
Memory loss
Difficulty in learning
Alternatives
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Slide15Abnormal
: Biomedical (Surgery)Psychosurgery
(Lobotomy)
–
Egas Moniz
Used to TreatNot much, if anything…?Biological FunctionBrain surgery performed to change a person’s behavior or emotional stateSevers brain connections
Side Effects/Issues
Duh…
Examples
Prefrontal Lobotomy
Transorbital Lobotomy