Critically evaluate the extent to which the placebo effect is just a nuisance variable to be controlled The placebo effect is a simulated or a useless treatment for a medical or mental condition which deceives the patient into thinking it is curing them. Usually, these patients will find their health and wellbeing will improve over time, whether it actually does or they just perceive it doesn’t matter, this is called the placebo effect. Common examples of placebos are sugar pills, homeopathy and ‘psychic surgery’. While it sounds as if the deception is the cause of the patient’s improved health, it has been shown that placebos can have a positive effect on a patient who knows they are being given a placebo, when compared with a control group who received a placebo but were not informed of the deception (Kaptchuk TJ, Friedlander E, Kelley JM, et al, 2010). The most common procedure for using a placebo is when a patient is given a useless pill and is told that the pill will improve their condition.
• Authoritative opinion from a 1993 Anders Ericsson paper suggests that although practice focusing on fixing errors may not be the most enjoyable, it is probably the most effective. • Research on practice sessions of pianists published in the Journal of Research in Music Education indicates that the best pianists put a stronger focus on immediately fixing errors so they do not occur again. Comment: The argument is fairly persuasive because, as presented, it makes good logical sense (logos = logical appeal) and basically validates my personal experiences. The results of the studies on the musicians’ practices made the argument much more credible (ethos = ethical appeal) and convincing to me. In fact, I would have liked hearing about the studies in more detail.
Also, the goal is to help to understand which approach might suit best the client depending on their needs and specific situations. These therapies are found to be truly helpful for victims, but to fully understand the effectiveness of these programs is imperative to have knowledge of how they truly function (Walker, L. 1994). Both client-centered approach and existential therapy are considered to have a positive impact on victim’s life by improving the victim’s self-awareness, self-trust and forward evolution (Schneider, H. 1982). Client centered Approach In general, Sexual assault
‘Discuss the application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to the practice on mental health nursing with special reference to the links between its core principles and those of the recovery model’ Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to explore the history and key elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) that impact and complement mental health nursing models, aspirations and basic care. The assignment will make reference to its past history, the core principles and future developments. The author will use past treatment methods, before the introduction of CBT with reference to depression. It is the intension of the author to show an understanding of the principles and practice of CBT, with the rationale for using two cognitive behavioural approaches. The author will examine the limitations and restrictions of CBT in the wider principles of mental healthcare provision and consider how the application of CBT within the practice of Mental Health Nursing can influence the possible future development and advancement, of new nursing models/concepts of nursing practice, in particular the author will examine the impact of CBT with the recovery process.
Due to the advances in scientific research it is now much easier than it was in the early studies of Mesmer, Braid and Elliotson, to examine aspects of brain activity and the physical response to the hypnotic state. The deeply relaxed feeling achieved via the hypnotic process can provide a significant beneficial state of quiet and calm which may offer an effective antidote to the stresses of a modern society and help to reduce individuals limiting negative behaviours in favour of more positive ones. Hypnosis can be defined as a complex process as it involves the coming
Randomized controlled trials suggest DBT is associated with improvement in problem behaviors including suicidal ideations and behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, and hospitalization. These positive outcomes with adults have prompted use of DBT with adolescents. 1. The major strengths of this study is that numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with adults have demonstrated DBT’s efficacy in treating BPD and a range of other psychiatric disorders across various settings, prompting the use in adolescents with adaptations. 2.
Axia College Material Appendix D Psychotherapy Matrix Directions: Review Module 36 of Psychology and Your Life. Select three approaches to summarize. Include examples of the types of psychological disorders appropriate for each therapy. |Group Therapy |Behavioral Therapy |Drug Therapy | |Summary of |Group therapy is an environment where a group of people |Behavioral therapy builds upon the process of an |Drug therapy involves the use of prescribed medications to| |Approach |can gather (with or without a licensed therapist) to |individual’s learning through the application of classical|alter the brains normal operation by blocking or enhancing| | |discuss common aspects of their behavior or psychological |and operand conditioning. This approach is particularly |certain neurological functions.
While other therapies are being developed, tested and researched, (CBT) has evidence based research in being effective due to the flexibility of its interventions and the ease of adjustment to co-join other therapies to (CBT). According to research done by Leslie Swanson, cognitive behavior therapy techniques such as relaxation, restructuring, and re-scripting therapy aided in helping patients with PTSD to overcome insomnia, sleep disorders, and nightmares, which are common symptoms with PTSD (Swanson, 2009). More importantly, research identifies cognitive behavior therapy as a highly effective therapy to treat individuals who suffered from moderate depression (296.22) and have a dual diagnosis of substance abuse (Ruwaard, 2009, 215). (CBT) has also gained respect as a preferred therapy for helping those who abuse and are addicted to drugs. Kirby and Marlowe suggest that CBT has shown substantial gain in the field of substance abuse, due to its person centeredness and brief treatments.
Provide a rationale for your answer. The finding that the depression scores decreased from baseline to posttest in the experimental group is expected. Given a lower depression score is favorable for these patients, having these patients participate in the intervention is more likely to be a positive experience because of the possible impact the experiment can influence these patients’ well-being through this empowerment program. Because of the former, the desirable outcome of happier (not as depressed) patients is expected. 4.
It brought funding to areas where the mentally ill could be helped. Of course there are cases where funding may have been mismanaged, abused, not used for its intended purposes, but overall the funding and implementation of this Bill has been excellent. I’m not sure if the funding goes far enough though, because once the individual is released from the legal system, what happens then? I guess that’s the role of the social worker to make sure these individuals get the care they need once they’re back into society. The program or study that I mentioned above about the specialty agencies can be a great place to start.