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Nov 21, 2024
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PSY-747 Cognitive-Behavioral Theory/Therapy4 semester credits
This course covers behavioral and cognitive theories and therapies. Principles of learning and their application will be covered. The movement from behavioral psychology to cognitively mediated theories of personal change will be discussed. Social Cognitive Theory and its role in the development of CBT will be reviewed as well as the mechanisms of therapeutic change. Students will learn the underlying theory and principles of CBT and how these principles apply to the broad spectrum of psychological disorders.
Pre-requisites: PSY-711A1
Delivery Method: Distance/Electronically Mediated
Grading Default: Letter Only
Note: Elective
Learning Outcome(s):
- Describe the history of behavioral, cognitive, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
- Explain the principles of classical, operant, and vicarious learning and how they can be used to effect change.
- Discuss the roles of Social Learning Theory and Social Cognitive Theory in the paradigm shift from a purely behavioral view of personal change to a cognitive mediational view.
- Explain the reciprocal processes involved in personal change and the role of self-efficacy on those processes.
- Compare different cognitive behavioral therapies and how they apply cognitive, behavioral, and environmental interventions contextually for different psychological disorders.
- Apply CBT in a culturally competent manner.
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