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Psychobiology: Y2 LCRS 2: Psychological Therapies

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This flashcard set explains how exposure therapy reduces anxiety by presenting the feared stimulus without the negative outcome, preventing avoidance behaviours. It discusses the therapy's foundation in classical and operant conditioning, and acknowledges the controversy surrounding its use due to the temporary distress it can cause.

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Describe how exposure therapy works.

Treat phobias through exposure to the feared CS (e.g. car) in theabsence of the UCS (e.g. accident)
Response prevention is used to keep the operant avoidant response from occurring
This is highly effective at reducing anxiety states

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Describe how exposure therapy works.

Treat phobias through exposure to the feared CS (e.g. car) in theabsence of the UCS (e.g. accident)
Response prevention is used to keep the oper...

Why is exposure therapy controversial?

It causes intense temporary anxiety

Describe the basis in learning theory of exposure therapy.

It is influenced by both classic and operant conditioning approaches

Draw the cognitive model of panic disorder.

Cognitive model of panic disorder

Outline how cognitive therapy works.

Cognitive therapy diagram

Compare the effectiveness of CBT with the effectiveness of anti-depressants.

CBT has a much lower rate of relapse than anti-depressants

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Psychobiology: Y2 LCRS 2: Psychological Therapies
TermDefinition

Describe how exposure therapy works.

Treat phobias through exposure to the feared CS (e.g. car) in theabsence of the UCS (e.g. accident)
Response prevention is used to keep the operant avoidant response from occurring
This is highly effective at reducing anxiety states

Why is exposure therapy controversial?

It causes intense temporary anxiety

Describe the basis in learning theory of exposure therapy.

It is influenced by both classic and operant conditioning approaches

Draw the cognitive model of panic disorder.

Cognitive model of panic disorder

Outline how cognitive therapy works.

Cognitive therapy diagram

Compare the effectiveness of CBT with the effectiveness of anti-depressants.

CBT has a much lower rate of relapse than anti-depressants

What conditions are psychological therapies recommended for in the NICE guidelines?

Depression 
Social anxiety 
Generalised anxiety disorder  
PTSD 
OCD 
Bulimia 
Panic disorder and specific phobia  
Schizophrenia