Problems in the case for psychotherapeutic integration.
The arguments in favor of therapeutic integration are summarized and evaluated. Weaknesses of the position are: (1) the false claim that all therapies are equally effective; (2) the lack of a clear and accurate specification of what makes a school of therapy "legitimate"; (3) the lack of a clear case for an accurate and comprehensive list of common elements across therapies; (4) a lack of clarity concerning "clinical strategy"; (5) the incorrect claim that cognitive therapy provides a useful and neutral meta-language; (6) inadequate evidence of trends toward integration; (7) fallacious reasoning based on these alleged trends; and (8) a misunderstanding of the history and philosophy of science.
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Department of Psychology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb 60115-2892.
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D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010684:Philosophy; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome