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What forms does psychotherapy take? |
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What therapeutic methods are used to change the self-concept? |
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What therapies focus specifically on changing dysfunctional thought patterns that underlie disorders? |
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How are the laws of learning applied to change maladaptive behaviors? Which directions are the current "third-wave" behavior therapies moving in? |
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How are principles of therapy applied to families and groups? |
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How do cultural and gender issues affect access to and issues dealt with in therapy? |
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How are biological approaches, including drugs and psychosurgery, applied to the treatment of behavior disorders? Are such methods safe and effective? |
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How do psychologists determine how effective various treatments are? What standards underlie good research? How do client, therapist, and technique variables affect treatment outcome? |
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What can be done to treat and prevent psychological disorders in the community? What are the barriers to successful community and prevention approaches? |