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Translating the Theoretical into Practical: A Logical Framework of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Interactions for Research, Training, and Clinical Purposes
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Weeks, Cristal E.; Kanter, Jonathan W.; Bonow, Jordan T.; Landes, Sara J.; Busch, Andrew M. – Behavior Modification, 2012
Functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP) provides a behavioral analysis of the psychotherapy relationship that directly applies basic research findings to outpatient psychotherapy settings. Specifically, FAP suggests that a therapist's in vivo (i.e., in-session) contingent responding to targeted client behaviors, particularly positive reinforcement…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Research Methodology, Logical Thinking, Positive Reinforcement
Transdiagnostic Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Comorbid Anxiety with the Unified Protocol: A Clinical Replication Series
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Ellard, Kristen K.; Deckersbach, Thilo; Sylvia, Louisa G.; Nierenberg, Andrew A.; Barlow, David H. – Behavior Modification, 2012
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic, debilitating disorder with recurrent manic and depressive episodes. More than 75% of bipolar patients have a current or lifetime diagnosis of a comorbid anxiety disorder. Comorbid anxiety in BD is associated with greater illness severity, greater functional impairment, and poorer illness-related outcomes.…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Pathology, Behavioral Science Research
Reengineering Clinical Research Science: A Focus on Translational Research
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Ferrell, Courtney B. – Behavior Modification, 2009
The burden of disease in the United States is high. Mental illness is currently the leading cause of disease burden among 15- to 44-year-olds. This phenomenon is occurring despite the many advances that have been made in clinical research. Several efficacious interventions are available to treat many of these disorders; however, they are greatly…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Diseases, Genetics, Scientific Research
Risk Factor Research and Prevention for Anxiety Disorders: Introduction to the Special Series on Risk and Prevention of Anxiety Pathology
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Schmidt, Norman B.; Zvolensky, Michael J. – Behavior Modification, 2007
In relation to treatment-related research in the United States, there is relatively little systematic effort focused on the combination of risk and prevention for anxiety pathology. This article broadly discusses risk factor research and prevention program development for anxiety psychopathology. The authors also specifically discuss papers in…
Descriptors: Prevention, Anxiety, At Risk Persons, Program Development
Recurrent Abdominal Pain
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Banez, Gerard A.; Gallagher, Heather M. – Behavior Modification, 2006
The purpose of this article is to provide an empirically informed but clinically oriented overview of behavioral treatment of recurrent abdominal pain. The epidemiology and scope of recurrent abdominal pain are presented. Referral process and procedures are discussed, and standardized approaches to assessment are summarized. Treatment protocols…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Referral, Pain, Outcomes of Treatment
An Examination of the Integrity and Future of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board[R] Credentials
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Shook, Gerald L. – Behavior Modification, 2005
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board[R] (BACB[R]) credentials behavior analysts at two levels. This article examines how well the BACB and the certifications it offers adhere to accepted professional credentialing standards. Future developments in the BACB certification process and implications for behavior analysis service delivery are also…
Descriptors: Credentials, Integrity, Psychologists, Certification