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What is the primary focus of cognitive behaviour therapy?
What is the primary focus of cognitive behaviour therapy?
What was the primary aim of early behaviour therapy?
What was the primary aim of early behaviour therapy?
When did the term 'behaviour therapy' first appear in important publications?
When did the term 'behaviour therapy' first appear in important publications?
What was the key contribution of psychologists in the 1960s and 1970s?
What was the key contribution of psychologists in the 1960s and 1970s?
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What is the ultimate goal of cognitive behaviour therapy?
What is the ultimate goal of cognitive behaviour therapy?
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What is the name of the organisation formed in 1966 to promote behaviour therapy?
What is the name of the organisation formed in 1966 to promote behaviour therapy?
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Who are credited with the development of cognitive behaviour therapy?
Who are credited with the development of cognitive behaviour therapy?
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What is the primary focus of cognitive behaviour therapy?
What is the primary focus of cognitive behaviour therapy?
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What is the format of mindfulness-based CBT?
What is the format of mindfulness-based CBT?
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What is the advantage of CBT over anti-depressant medication?
What is the advantage of CBT over anti-depressant medication?
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What is the recommended use of CBT in terms of severity of the issue?
What is the recommended use of CBT in terms of severity of the issue?
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What is the long-term outcome of CBT?
What is the long-term outcome of CBT?
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Study Notes
Introduction
Cognitive behaviour therapy is a widely used and highly effective form of psychotherapy that helps individuals by changing their negative patterns of thinking, which in turn can improve their emotions and behaviours. This therapy, also known as cognitive behavioural therapy, is not focused on uncovering the origins of a person's problem, but rather on how thoughts affect emotions and behaviours. By modifying these patterns, people can become better equipped to manage their emotions and alter their behaviours, enabling them to deal more realistically and effectively with the issues and stresses in their lives.
Historical Development
The roots of cognitive behaviour therapy can be traced back to the 1950s and 1960s when psychologists and psychiatrists began studying psychotherapeutic interventions based on principles of learning theory. Early behaviour therapy included exposure-based strategies, techniques based on classical and operant conditioning, and other strategies aimed at directly changing problem behaviours. By the 1960s, the term 'behaviour therapy' had appeared in several important publications, and the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy (AABT) was formed in 1966.
In the 1960s and 1970s, several psychologists started combining behaviour therapy with cognitive treatments aimed at changing clients' negative patterns of thinking and information processing. Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis are most often credited with the development of these treatments, both of whom were originally trained as psychoanalysts. Beck used the term 'cognitive therapy', and Ellis referred to his form of treatment as 'rational emotive therapy' and later 'rational emotive behavior therapy'. Both treatments focused on helping clients shift their beliefs, assumptions, and predictions from being negative, depressive, anxious, and dysfunctional to being more realistic, positive, and adaptive.
Forms of Treatment
Cognitive behaviour therapy can be delivered in various formats, including individual sessions, group therapy, and self-help materials. It is also often used in combination with other therapies and psychiatric medications to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorders, excessive anger, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
Advantages of CBT
CBT has several advantages, such as its long-term outcome. A study by et al. (2008) found that depressed patients who had previously been treated with anti-depressant medication had a greater chance of relapse through a 1-year follow-up compared to patients who had previously received CBT. In fact, prior CBT had an enduring effect in terms of prevention of relapse and recurrence during the follow-up period that was at least as strong as continuing patients on ADM.
CBT is also cost-effective. Although it may be more expensive to provide initially, the cumulative cost of continued medications proves to be more expensive by the end of the first year of follow-up. Additionally, mindfulness-based CBT is a particularly cost-effective approach because it is delivered in a group format.
When to Recommend CBT
CBT is recommended in various cases, depending on the severity of the issue and the presence of co-morbidities. It is recommended for depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. CBT is particularly useful in cases where there is marked functional impairment, when there has been no response to a low-intensity intervention, or when there is significant co-morbidity.
Conclusion
In summary, cognitive behaviour therapy is a highly effective form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviours. With its long-term outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and wide range of applications, CBT continues to be a valuable tool in mental health treatment.
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This quiz covers the principles and applications of cognitive behaviour therapy, a widely used and effective form of psychotherapy. It explores the historical development, forms of treatment, advantages, and recommended uses of CBT in mental health treatment.
