Unit 13

Treatment of Abnormal Psychology 5-7%

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Unit Objectives

Essential Task 13-1: Describe the treatment techniques used in insight therapy (psychoanalysis, client-centered, and gestalt) and summarize the effectiveness of specific treatments for specific disorders.

Essential Task 13-2: Describe the treatment techniques used in behavior therapy (systematic desensitization, flooding, aversion therapy, and behavior contracting ) and summarize the effectiveness of specific treatments for specific disorders.

Essential Task 13-3: Describe the treatment techniques used in cognitive therapy (Rational Emotive Therapy) and summarize the effectiveness of specific treatments for specific disorders.

Essential Task 13-4: Describe the treatment techniques used in biological therapy and summarize the effectiveness of specific drugs for specific disorders.

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