Comparison of Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Butler, Gillian; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ426782

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Comparison of Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Butler, Gillian; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v59 n1 p167-75 Feb 1991

Assigned 57 subjects meeting criteria for generalized anxiety disorder to cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), behavior therapy (BT), or a waiting-list control group. Made assessments before treatment, after treatment, and six months later. Results showed a consistent pattern of change favoring CBT in measures of anxiety, depression, and cognition. Discusses possible explanations for superiority of CBT. (Author/PVV)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Restructuring, Depression (Psychology), Neurosis, Outcomes of Treatment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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