Behavior vs. Cognitive Behavioral
Comparing and contrasting therapy approaches
BASICS OF BEHAVIOR AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Behavior therapy focuses on directly observable behavior. It also centers on current determinants of behavior and learning experiences that promote change (Corey, 2013, p. 247). Cognitive behavioral therapy incorporates the idea that clients are responsible for their behaviors through their choices and are in control of their emotions and behavior.
TREATMENT PROCEDURES
Treatment in behavior therapy involves tailoring therapy to individual clients. Treatment involves evaluating behavior to alter it. It is used to treat depression and anxiety disorder, among other things. Cognitive behavioral therapy is also used to treat these disorders. Treatment involves encouraging the client to evaluate their beliefs and assumptions to gain new perspectives to alter behavior. They can be used together by evaluating both beliefs and behaviors to understand what needs to change in a client's life.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD
ALBERT ELLIS
Developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. He is also referred to as the grandfather of cognitive behavior therapy.
AARON BECK
Developed Cognitive Therapy. This was done through his work and observations of depression.
B.F. SKINNER
Known as the father of the behavioral approach to psychology.
APPLYING THERAPY TECHNIQUES
THERAPY FOR PROCRASTINATION
The best approach to handle procrastination would be using cognitive behavioral therapy. This is because in order to dissolve the behavior, one must understand why procrastination is the behavior being participated in regarding a particular project or event. Therapy would involve extensively observing a client's motivations behind avoiding a particular event or project, then giving them new methods to approach the event/project to alter the behavior.
Reference
Corey, G. (2013). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning