Starting with the pioneering work of Beck and Ellis and progressing to the current theory and practice, this course examines the major paradigm shift in clinical psychology with the so-called "Cognitive Revolution." The course reviews the impact of cognitive therapy on the development of empirically verified treatment approaches. It also reviews the current research supporting the use of a cognitive psychotherapy approach with certain diagnostic conditions and diverse populations.
Prerequisites
PSYCD 1507 History and Systems; PSYCD 1636 Behavior Therapy; PSYCD 1660 Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior