Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies & Emotional Intelligence
Whereas in traditional psychotherapy conversations between
the client and the therapist arc the primary vehicle
for achieving clinical improvement. Most cognitive behavioral
therapies rely heavily on a number of other techniques such
as modeling and role playing.
These clinical approaches began as behavior therapy. In
contrast to the various psychotherapies, the roots behavior
therapy can be found in operant and classical
conditioning; cognitive and psychodynamic events were
intentionally ignored. The operant elements led to techniques
for directly changing behavior, an approach that
came to be known as behavior modification. The classical-
conditioning elements led to a variety of techniques,
notably systematic desensitization, that are used
to reduce people's fear of specific objects or situations.
In recent years increased recognition has been
given to the simultaneous influences of environmental
manipulations, such as those used in behavior; modification
programs, and cognitive processes. Cognitive behavioral
interventions aim to correct peoples misconceptions,
strengthen their coping skills and feelings of
control over their own lives, and facilitate constructive
self-talk. Whereas cognitive therapists like Ellis and Beck
use the conversational format of psychotherapy
where clinicians who use cognitive-behavioral therapies are more
likely to use structured training sessions that require the
client top practice prescribed exercises.
Core Characteristics of Behavior Therapy & Emotional Intelligence
1. Most abnormal behavior is acquired and maintained
according to the same principles as normal behavior.
2. Most abnormal behavior can be modified through the
application of social-learning principles.
3. The current determinants of behavior must be assessed.
4. People are best described by what they think, feel, and do
in specific life situations.
5. Treatment methods are precisely specified and objectively
evaluated.
6. Treatment outcome is evaluated in terms of generalization
to the real-life setting and its maintenance over time.
7. Treatment strategies arc individually tailored to different
problems in different individuals.
8. Extensive use is made of psychological assistants, such as
parents and teachers, to modify problem behavior in the
settings in which it occurs.
There is growing evidence that CT can be quite effective in helping people
overcome fears and inhibitions and increase their coping
skills as well as gain Emotional Intelligence. While the mechanism by which this training leads
to improvements in behavior has not been completely
described, an important factor seems.to be the client's. The client's belief that he or
she is effective at carrying out tasks. Feelings of self
efficacy increase when individuals acquire new skills, and
this encourages them to strengthen their skills even further.
These expectations refer to the belief that one
is able to execute successfully the behavior required to
produce a particular outcome. If people possess the necessary
skills and there are adequate incentives, efficacy
expectations can be major determinants of whether coping
behavior will be initiated, how much effort will be
expended, and how long that behavior will be sustained
in the face of stress-arousing circumstances. Efficacy expectations
may be altered through performance accomplishments,
vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and
emotional arousal. Of these accomplishment,
have the most positive effect on efficacy expectations
~(Bandura, 2007). It seems possible that efficacy
and expectations are among the most important
contributors to behavioral change and emotional Intelligence.
the client and the therapist arc the primary vehicle
for achieving clinical improvement. Most cognitive behavioral
therapies rely heavily on a number of other techniques such
as modeling and role playing.
These clinical approaches began as behavior therapy. In
contrast to the various psychotherapies, the roots behavior
therapy can be found in operant and classical
conditioning; cognitive and psychodynamic events were
intentionally ignored. The operant elements led to techniques
for directly changing behavior, an approach that
came to be known as behavior modification. The classical-
conditioning elements led to a variety of techniques,
notably systematic desensitization, that are used
to reduce people's fear of specific objects or situations.
In recent years increased recognition has been
given to the simultaneous influences of environmental
manipulations, such as those used in behavior; modification
programs, and cognitive processes. Cognitive behavioral
interventions aim to correct peoples misconceptions,
strengthen their coping skills and feelings of
control over their own lives, and facilitate constructive
self-talk. Whereas cognitive therapists like Ellis and Beck
use the conversational format of psychotherapy
where clinicians who use cognitive-behavioral therapies are more
likely to use structured training sessions that require the
client top practice prescribed exercises.
Core Characteristics of Behavior Therapy & Emotional Intelligence
1. Most abnormal behavior is acquired and maintained
according to the same principles as normal behavior.
2. Most abnormal behavior can be modified through the
application of social-learning principles.
3. The current determinants of behavior must be assessed.
4. People are best described by what they think, feel, and do
in specific life situations.
5. Treatment methods are precisely specified and objectively
evaluated.
6. Treatment outcome is evaluated in terms of generalization
to the real-life setting and its maintenance over time.
7. Treatment strategies arc individually tailored to different
problems in different individuals.
8. Extensive use is made of psychological assistants, such as
parents and teachers, to modify problem behavior in the
settings in which it occurs.
There is growing evidence that CT can be quite effective in helping people
overcome fears and inhibitions and increase their coping
skills as well as gain Emotional Intelligence. While the mechanism by which this training leads
to improvements in behavior has not been completely
described, an important factor seems.to be the client's. The client's belief that he or
she is effective at carrying out tasks. Feelings of self
efficacy increase when individuals acquire new skills, and
this encourages them to strengthen their skills even further.
These expectations refer to the belief that one
is able to execute successfully the behavior required to
produce a particular outcome. If people possess the necessary
skills and there are adequate incentives, efficacy
expectations can be major determinants of whether coping
behavior will be initiated, how much effort will be
expended, and how long that behavior will be sustained
in the face of stress-arousing circumstances. Efficacy expectations
may be altered through performance accomplishments,
vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and
emotional arousal. Of these accomplishment,
have the most positive effect on efficacy expectations
~(Bandura, 2007). It seems possible that efficacy
and expectations are among the most important
contributors to behavioral change and emotional Intelligence.