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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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Jacob, Karen L.; Christopher, Michael S.; Neuhaus, Edmund C. – Behavior Modification, 2011
Although several theories exist to describe why patients improve in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), in only a limited number of studies has CBT skill acquisition been examined, particularly among patients with complex clinical profiles. Thus, the overarching aim of this research was to develop a tool to measure patients' use of CBT skills,…
Descriptors: Predictive Validity, Factor Structure, Cognitive Restructuring, Patients
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Laud, Rinita B.; Girolami, Peter A.; Boscoe, James H.; Gulotta, Charles S. – Behavior Modification, 2009
There is abundant research to support that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibit challenging feeding behaviors. Despite increase in empirical evidence supporting the role of behavior analysis in treating severe feeding problems, evaluation of the short- and long-term effects of these treatments for a large group of children with ASD…
Descriptors: Autism, Outcomes of Treatment, Children, Eating Habits
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Uebelacker, Lisa A.; Weisberg, Risa B.; Haggarty, Ryan; Miller, Ivan W. – Behavior Modification, 2009
Major depressive disorder is commonly treated in primary care settings. Psychotherapy occurring in primary care should take advantage of the unique aspects of the setting and must adapt to the problems and limitations of the setting. In this open trial, the authors used a treatment development model to adapt behavior therapy for primary care…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Patients, Psychotherapy, Depression (Psychology)
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Katerelos, Marina; Hawley, Lance L.; Antony, Martin M.; McCabe, Randi E. – Behavior Modification, 2008
This study explored the psychometric properties and utility of the exposure hierarchy as a measure of treatment outcome for social anxiety disorder (SAD). An exposure hierarchy was created for each of 103 individuals with a diagnosis of SAD who completed a course of cognitive behavioral group therapy. Exposure hierarchy ratings were collected on a…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Psychopathology, Psychometrics, Group Therapy
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Floyd, Mark; Rohen, Noelle; Shackelford, Jodie A. M.; Hubbard, Karen L.; Parnell, Marsha B.; Scogin, Forrest; Coates, Adriana – Behavior Modification, 2006
This study examined the stability of treatment gains after receiving either cognitive bibliotherapy or individual cognitive psychotherapy for depression in older adults. A 2-year follow-up of 23 participants from Floyd, Scogin, McKendree-Smith, Floyd, and Rokke (2004) was conducted by comparing pre- and posttreatment scores with follow-up scores…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Rating Scales, Depression (Psychology), Cognitive Restructuring