What Does a Cognitive Behaviorist Do?

Cognitive behaviorism is a theoretical system in psychology. ^[1] It is a theoretical system developed by Watson's behaviorism and eventually proposed by Bandura.

Birth ratio of Edward Tolman (1886-1959)

The so-called molecular behavior refers to the behavior defined by Watson and others with a simple stimulus-response connection concept. In Tolman's view, most human behaviors are manifested as holistic behaviors, such as talking, walking, going to work, etc. These are responses to a complex situation containing many different combinations of stimuli, and it is difficult to resolve them into a series of The physical stimuli and physiological movements of the body cannot accurately describe the overall behavior even if they can be solved one by one.

The overall behavior is directed towards a certain goal

For example, the white rat always walks towards food, and the cats in the mijin open the door of the cage to escape from confinement. The purpose of each class here is different, but they all have a goal.

The overall behavior to achieve the goal, always choose a certain way and method

The white mouse walks away and always chooses a specific channel. To obtain a diploma, always choose a certain school, choose a certain learning content, and so on.

Overall behavior To achieve a certain goal, always choose the shorter or easier means, and follow

Tolman opposes physiological analysis of behavior, he accuses

Tolman's theory influenced the development of behaviorism. The concepts of holistic behavior research and mediating variables that he advocated attracted other behaviorists of his time and were absorbed and accepted by them.

Tolman's learning theory has an important impact on learning psychology.

Tolman failed to insist on the system, rigor and integrity of the theory like Hull, but was full of disorder and ambiguity. In addition, his system is based on animal experiments, indicating that the extent of human behavior is limited.

Cognitive-behavior rational emotion therapy

Albert Ellis was an American clinical psychologist who developed Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy in 1955.

ABCDEF theory

A: activating events

B: believes, refers to people's beliefs or beliefs about the event

C: emotional and behavioral consequences, which refers to emotional and behavioral consequences caused by ideas or beliefs

D: disputing irrational beliefs

E: effect, refers to the effect of treatment or consultation

F: new feeling, refers to the new feeling after treatment or consultation

Cognitive Behaviorism Positive Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Theoretical basis

Positive psychology;

cognitive behavioral therapy;

Multi-factor interaction principle;

individual constructivism;

Law of mind-body interaction. ^[4]

Therapy process

The treatment process is divided into four stages.

Phase 1: Phase of first interview and diagnostic evaluation (including physical examination)

Establish strong consultation and emotional coordination

Complete psychological assessment and necessary physical examination to make correct diagnosis and exclude diagnosis

The second stage: self-exploration stage

It usually takes 1-3 months

ACBT's treatment records The main content of treatment talks during the self-exploration stage

The third stage: the strengthening and consolidation phase, usually 3-6 months

The fourth stage: effect evaluation and return to society