NRNP 6640 Week 2 Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?
NRNP 6640 Week 2 Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?
Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?
Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with psychopharmacology? For this Discussion, consider whether psychotherapy also has a biological basis.
Learning Objectives NRNP 6640 Week 2 Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?
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Students will:
- Evaluate biological basis of psychotherapy treatments
- Analyze influences of culture, religion, and socioeconomics on personal perspectives of psychotherapy treatments
To prepare:
- Review this week’s Learning Resources.
- Reflect on foundational concepts of psychotherapy.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to Discussion Question” link and then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!
By Day 3
Post an explanation of whether psychotherapy has a biological basis. Explain how culture, religion, and socioeconomics might influence one’s perspective of the value of psychotherapy treatments. Support your rationale with evidence-based literature.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues by providing an additional scholarly resource that supports or challenges their position along with a brief explanation of the resource.
Submission and Grading Information
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Week 1 Discussion
Week in Review
Now that you have:
- Evaluated the biological basis of psychotherapy treatments
- Analyzed the influence of culture, religion, and socioeconomics on personal perspectives of psychotherapy treatments
- Analyzed nursing and counseling theories to guide practice in psychotherapy
Next week, you will:
- Analyze psychometric properties of assessment tools
- Evaluate appropriate use of assessment tools in psychotherapy
- Compare assessment tools used in psychotherapy
NRNP 6640 Week 2 Discussion: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?
