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Schizophrenia - biological cause and treatment

The role of dopamine and the consequential use of antipsychotics is covered along with other biological factors that contribute to the development of this psychotic disorder.

Pathological gambling - Biological approach - VCE U4 Psych AOS2

The role of dopamine in the development of this addictive disorder is covered along with the use of Naltraxone in provision of a Biological treatment.

Socio-cultural factors contributing to phobia - VCE U4 Psych

This podcast covers environmental triggers, parental modelling & vicarious transmission of threat information in the development of a phobia.

CBT

CBT for the treatment of phobias is covered in this podcast

Psychodynamic model of development of anxiety disorder - VCE U4 Psych AOS2

Freud's Psychodynamic theory is covered in relation to Psychological contributing factors to the development of an anxiety or phobic disorder

Cognitive and Behaviour models for development of anxiety disorder - VCE U4 Psych AOS2

GABA & Benzodiazepines - VCE U4 Psych AOS2

GABA's role in the stress response along with the use of Benzodiazepines in the treatment of anxiety disorder/ phobias is also covered.

Strategies for coping with stress - VCE U4 Psych - AOS2

Exercise, relaxation, meditation and social support are covered in terms of the benefits they can provided in assisting an individual cope with the effects of stress.

Biofeedback - VCE U4 Psych AOS2

Biofeedback is used to help an individual manage the effects of stress.

Allostasis - VCE U4 Psych AOS2

Allostasis is defined in a manner that is clearly distinguished from Homeostasis, the allostatic response and allostatic load (overload) is also covered in this podcast.