Cognition and the cognitive revolution in psychotherapy: promises and advances.
This article describes the history and conceptual changes wrought by the gradual development from psychodynamic therapy to behavioral therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy. The practical impact of the cognitive revolution on psychotherapy theory and practice is discussed. The empirical status of behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy is summarized, and suggestions for future changes are made.
Dowd
E Thomas
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Departmentof Psychology, Kent State University, OH, USA. edowd@kent.edu
D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D011582:Psychological Theory