Examined therapist variables related to outcome in structured, cognitive-behavioral group treatment for depression. Each of eight leaders conducted two consecutive psychoeducational treatment groups. Results indicated leaders differed significantly on behavioral and group-process measures, but differences in depression outcome between leaders did…

Argues that behavior therapists are really ethical relativists and sometimes ethical skeptics. Ethical naturalism found in operant behavior therapy does entail ethical relativism. Other authors respond to these views. (Author)

Examined 32 couples receiving treatment to identify therapist and client behaviors associated with positive response to social learning-based behavioral marital therapy. After each session, therapist, husband and wife independently completed process rating forms measuring therapist and client behaviors during the session. Therapists', husbands',…

Reviews psychological and pharmacological comparative outcome studies, typically using examples of cognitive-behavioral interventions from among psychological therapies and of depression from among disorders. Considers methodological concerns such as selecting outcome measures, calibrating quality of therapy, and investigating client and therapist…

Although many studies have shown that motivational interviewing (MI) is effective in reducing problem behaviors, few have investigated purported causal mechanisms. Therapist interpersonal skills have been proposed as an influence on client involvement during MI sessions and as a necessary precursor to client commitment language. Using the…