What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?


Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a blend of two therapies: cognitive therapy (CT) and behavioral therapy. CT was developed by psychotherapist Aaron Beck, M.D., in the 1960's. CT focuses on a person's thoughts and beliefs, and how they influence a person's mood and actions, and aims to change a person's thinking to be more adaptive and healthy. Behavioral therapy focuses on a person's actions and aims to change unhealthy behavior patterns.
From the National Library of Medicine's description of CBT. Here is the link:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies/index.shtml

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Engineering and Neuroscience Models


Engineering and Neuroscience  Models in Professional Psychology
 Robert Lavine, Ph.D.
The Virginia Psychologist 2010-2, Fall 2010.

Psychological models of human behavior can be compared in some ways with systems in engineering and neuroscience.  This article compares selective attention to an input filter, and interpersonal conflict to an interaction of unstable systems. 

A copy can be requested at drlavine1@verizon.net.