Cognitive-behavioral approaches to children's problems
- 1 September 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
- Vol. 13 (3) , 467-476
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00912729
Abstract
Selected issues in theory, research, methodology, assessment, and outcome are briefly discussed in the context of cognitive-behavioral approaches to children's problems. Distinctions between rationalistic and developmental varieties of cognitive approaches are delineated. Different assumptions are explored regarding the function and nature of cognitive processes, the nature and mechanisms of psychological change, and the relationship between cognitive and emotional processes. It is concluded that the empirical status of cognitive-behavioral approaches to children's problems is equivocal. The theoretical status of traditional (rationalistic) cognitive treatments is also challenged, and developmental, process-oriented conceptualizations and research are endorsed as more adequate and promising perspectives in this area.Keywords
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