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Discuss the Similarities and Differences of Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy

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Discuss the similarities and differences of behavior therapy, family therapy, and the use of psychoactive medications for the treatment of developmental psychopathology. Use a specific disorder as an example when explaining how each might work.


Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that is based on Freud’s thinking and assumes that psychological problems reflect early childhood experiences and internal conflicts.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that addresses maladaptive patterns of thought to alleviate psychological stress and disorders.

Excessive Guilt

A heightened state of feeling responsible or regretful for a perceived or real wrongdoing, often beyond what is considered rational or justified.

Psychodynamic Therapies

A group of treatments focusing on unconscious processes as they manifest in a person's present behavior, emphasizing the importance of early life experiences.

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