Foundations of Cognitive Therapy: Theoretical Methods and Practical Applications

1 Cognitive Therapy: Introduction to the Subject.- 1. Definitions.- 2. Cognitive Therapy.- 2.1. Cognitive Therapy as a Result of a Turnabout from Psychoanalysis.- 2.2. Cognitive Therapy as a Development within Behavior Therapy.- 3. The Common Elements of Cognitive Therapies.- 4. The Present Theoretical Status of Cognitive Therapy.- References.- 2 Developmental Cognitive Theory, Personality, and Therapy.- 1. Principles of a Genetic Theory of Cognition.- 1.1. Cognitive Structures.- 1.2. Cognition and Meaning-Functions of Cognitive Structures.- 1.3. The Memory Function of Cognitive Structures.- 1.4. The "Systems" Aspect of Cognitive Structures.- 1.5. The Dynamic Character of Cognitive Structures.- 1.6. The Generality and Specificity of Cognitive Structures.- 1.7. The Genesis and Development of Cognitive Structures.- 1.8. Social Conditions in the Development of Cognitive Structures.- 2. Personality and Personality Disorders from the Viewpoint of the Theory of Cognition.- 2.1. Personality.- 2.2. Explanations of Personality Disorders by Cognitive Theories.- 3. Therapy Based on Cognitive Theory.- 3.1. General Theoretical Principles and Considerations.- 3.2. General Guidelines for Therapeutic Management.- 4. Cognitive-Theory Interpretations of Behavior Therapy.- Techniques.- References.- 3 Attitude Change and Cognitive Therapy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Attitude and Behavior.- 2.1. The Concept of Attitude.- 2.2. Attitudes and Behavior: Empirical Evidence.- 2.3. The Connection between Attitudes and Behavior.- 2.4. Attitudes and Problem Behavior.- 3. Attitude Change and Cognitive Therapy.- 3.1. Strategies for Changing Beliefs, Attitudes, and Intentions.- 3.2. Changes through Verbal Communication.- 3.3. Changes Based on Active Participation.- References.- 4 The Problem of Attribution and Cognitive Therapy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Classical Theories of Attribution: General Introduction and Comparison of the Theories.- 2.1. Heider's Naive Phenomenology (1958).- 2.2. Jones and Davis: Correspondence Theory (1965).- 2.3. Kelley: Attribution Theory (1967, 1973).- 3. Aspects of the More Recent Attribution Research Relevant to Clinical Practice.- 4. Attribution Therapy.- 5. Summary and Critique.- References.- 5 Implications of Action Theory for Cognitive Therapy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Cognition versus Reinforcement: Is There a Noncognitive Therapy?.- 3. Cognition and Emotion.- 4. Cognition and Behavior I: Cognitive Factors in the Regulation of Behavior.- 5. Cognition and Behavior II: Mechanisms of Cognitive Action Regulation.- 5.1. The Sequential Organization of Action.- 5.2. The Hierarchical Organization of Action.- 5.3. The Levels of Regulation.- 5.4. Criteria of Effective Action.- 6. Implications of an Action-Theory Approach.- 6.1. General Therapeutic Rules Derived from Action Theory.- 6.2. A Taxonomy of Behavioral Disorders in the Context of Action Theory.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- 6 Problem Solving and Cognitive Therapy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Problem-Solving Skills as the Therapeutic Goal.- 3. Problems and Their Classification.- 4. Cognitive Structures and Cognitive Operations.- 5. Heuristic Procedures in Problem Solving.- 6. Approaches for the Enhancement of Competence in Problem Solving.- 7. Problem Solving in Cognitive Therapy.- 8. Problem Solving under the Conditions of Therapy.- References.- 7 Cognitive Therapy in the Treatment of Depression.- 1. Overview.- 2. The Cognitive Model of Depression.- 2.1. The Development of Depression.- 2.2. The Cognitive Model of Depression: Empirical Investigations.- 3. Cognitive Therapy of Depression.- 3.1. Behavioral Techniques.- 3.2. Cognitive Strategies.- References.- 8 The Applicability of Cognitive Components of Behavior in Diagnosis and Therapy: Practical Approaches for a Cognitive Theory.- 1. Therapy as a Cognitive-Social Problem-Solving Process.- 2. Diagnostic Applicability of Cognitive Components of Behavior.- 2.1. Problem Description: Data Investigation and Organization.- 2.2. Analysis of Con