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Rus-Calafell, Mar; Gutierrez-Maldonado, Jose; Botella, Cristina; Banos, Rosa M. – Behavior Modification, 2013
Fear of flying (FF) is an impairing psychological disorder that is extremely common in developed countries. The most effective treatment for this particular type of phobia is exposure therapy. However, there are few studies comparing imaginal exposure (IE) and virtual reality (VR) exposure for the treatment of FF. The present study compared the…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Fear, Air Transportation, Intervention
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Spates, C. Richard; Kalata, Alyssa H.; Ozeki, Satoshi; Stanton, Cory E.; Peters, Sofia – Behavior Modification, 2013
This article presents preliminary findings from use of a novel computer program that implements an evidence-based psychological intervention to treat depression based on behavioral activation (BA) therapy. The program is titled “Building a Meaningful Life Through Behavioral Activation”. The findings derive from an open trial with moderate to…
Descriptors: Therapy, Behavior Modification, Computer Software, Depression (Psychology)
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Zettle, Robert D.; Rains, Jeanetta C.; Hayes, Steven C. – Behavior Modification, 2011
Several articles have recently questioned the distinction between acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and traditional cognitive therapy (CT). This study presents a reanalysis of data from Zettle and Rains that compared 12 weeks of group CT with group ACT. For theoretical reasons, Zettle and Rains also included a modified form of CT that did…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy, Depression (Psychology), Counseling Techniques
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Ammerman, Robert T.; Peugh, James L.; Putnam, Frank W.; Van Ginkel, Judith B. – Behavior Modification, 2012
Home visiting is a child abuse prevention strategy that seeks to optimize child development by providing mothers with support, training, and parenting information. Research has consistently found high rates of depression in mothers participating in home visiting programs and low levels of obtaining mental health treatment in the community.…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Mothers, Home Visits, Severity (of Disability)
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Juarascio, Adrienne S.; Forman, Evan M.; Herbert, James D. – Behavior Modification, 2010
Previous research has indicated that although eating pathology is prevalent in college populations, both CBT and non-CBT-based therapies achieve only limited effectiveness. The current study examined several questions related to the treatment of eating pathology within the context of a larger randomized controlled trial that compared standard CBT…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Pathology, Cognitive Restructuring, Therapy
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Billette, Valerie; Guay, Stephane; Marchand, Andre – Behavior Modification, 2008
The goal of this study is to enhance the efficacy of CBT with victims of sexual assault suffering from PTSD by getting the spouse involved. Thus, in addition to attempting to reduce PTSD symptoms, the therapy focuses on improving the support offered by the spouse and favors management of the impact of the traumatic event within the couple. A…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Counseling Effectiveness, Outcomes of Treatment