PSYC 1001 Lecture 22: Cognitive Therapy and Behavior Therapies NOv 30
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Cognitive therapies explore the belief systems of the patient. Rational-emotive therapy: also known as the abc model. Something happens in your life, i. e. a boyfriend rejects them -> (cid:862)i a(cid:373) rejected(cid:863) The activating event does not cause you to be depressed -> b factor causes you to be depressed. I get rejected and now i feel extremely depressed: challenge major irrational thought, tendency of client to overgeneralize and catastrophize, steps. Cognitive-behavioral therapy: selective perception focus on the negative, overgeneralization. Draw conclusions on scant evidence: magnification. No focus on unconscious or the past. Albert ellis imposes his own standards on the client. Based on counter conditioning: exposure (flooding) Coercing someone to confront a fear/situation until panic response is reduced. New technology virtual reality: behavioral records. Patient keeps records of behavior he/she wants to change. Physician teaches client skills he/she may lack. Especially good for children: evaluating behavior therapy: successes and problems: Good with various mental health problems, mental disability and delinquency.
