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Empirical Support for CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has some of the best empirical support of any theory in psychology. But what seems to be missing from this approach? Why are other theories also needed? Support your discussion with references to your readings from this week.

Readings:
Chapter 6, "Behavior Therapy," pages 199-236.
Chapter 7, "Cognitive Therapy," pages 237-272.

Current Psychotherapies
ISBN: 9780357191514
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has some of the best empirical support of any theory in psychology. But what seems to be missing from this approach? Why are other theories also needed?

There is always going to be a dearth in research in any phenomenon as all research requires future inquiry and more knowledge to be obtained. Therefore, Cognitive Behavior Therapy is no different as the research paradigm ...

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