Cognitive-Behavioral Model Notes

Cognitive-Behavioral Model

Overview of Perspectives on Mental Disorders

• Psychodynamic & Humanistic Perspectives: Focus on internal factors, lacking strong empirical support.

Focus on Cognitive-Behavioral Model

• Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective: Integrates external (behavioral) and internal (cognitive) factors. It is supported by empirical research and broadly applicable.

  • Behavioral: Concentrates on observable acts.

  • Cognitive: Emphasizes internal thoughts.

Integration and Conclusion

• The Cognitive-Behavioral Model combines these perspectives for a comprehensive understanding of mental disorders and effective treatment strategies. This integrated approach is widely adopted.