title: Three problems with the theory of cognitive therapy.
abstract: Three problems with the theory of cognitive therapy are presented. Each is argued as a problem for the model of change in cognitive therapy, not for their impact (if any) on treatment. They are (a) the unpredictability of cure and relapse, (b) the epistemologically irreconcilable differences between the model of pathology and the model of change, and (c) the inability to conceive of ambivalence. Each problem is discussed, and some counterarguments are offered.
authors: School of Psychology, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane. giac.giacomantonio@acu.edu.au
authors: S Giac
authors: SG
authors: Giacomantonio
mesh_terms: D001364:Awareness; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D010469:Perceptual Distortion; D010684:Philosophy; D011340:Problem Solving; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012008:Recurrence; D012938:Social Perception; D013850:Thinking; D016896:Treatment Outcome