On the Emergence of Behavior Therapy in Modern Society.

Portes, Alejandro

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Publication Date: 1971

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On the Emergence of Behavior Therapy in Modern Society

Portes, Alejandro

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 36, 3, 303-313, Jun 71

The purpose of this paper is to examine, from a sociopsychological standpoint, some of the elements which account for the success of behavior therapy and to comment on the meaning of its emergence in modern society. Behavior therapy is seen as an indicator and consequence of major cultural trends. (Author/CG)

Descriptors: Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Sciences, Counseling Theories, Operant Conditioning, Therapy

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