Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy for Pathological Gambling: Cultural Considerations

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This case study describes cognitive -behavioral therapy (CBT) for pathological gambling and its general principles and provides an example of a modification ...



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A Key for Unlocking Memories

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Why is cognitive therapy usually the therapy of choice for treating most disorders?
Q. Why do people believe that cognitive therapy is superior to other therapies? What techniques make this form of therapy so useful?
Asked by jpot3152002 - Sat Jun 14 17:05:34 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cognitive therapy probably gives you longer-lasting results. By changing your attitudes effectively you can actually decrease the associated discomfort for a long time. If you take medications, then if you stop, you may get the symptoms again. So I think meds don't usually cure the disorder, but rather control it and treat it. Plus in the end taking meds is more expensive due to the reasons above. Nevertheless I'm not sure if the medical approach is preferred - perhaps the answerer above me is rightOther very popular approach is behavioral therapy. It's when you for example overcome phobias by exposing yourself to the stimuli that you are afraid of. Often behavioral therapy is used together with cognitive therapy - you get a… [cont.]
Answered by Tunia - Sat Jun 14 18:08:50 2008

What is involved in testing for cognitive impairment and what does it mean?
Q. Next week my psychologist is going to test me for cognitive impairment as she thinks I may have it due to a car accident I had 13 years ago when I was knocked unconscious and totally forgot maths, science and music from school. She doesn't want me to worry that I have major cognitive impairments or anything, but she thinks it may be there. What is involved in the testing and what exactly does it mean?
Asked by Canchito - Mon Apr 14 14:59:32 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It means that you brain function (cognative) may be impaired some way from working right from the accident. So they are going to test parts of your brain to see how it is functioning. At most I think they will hook electropes to your head and ask you questions, or maybe do a Scan of some sort.
Answered by I make it rain - Mon Apr 14 15:14:27 2008

What types of behaviours aren't explained by Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
Q. I need to evaluate how Piaget's theory of cognitive development contributes to our understanding of who we are. I have some examples of behaviours that are explained by the theory, now I'd like to see some that aren't explained by it, or perhaps even go against the theory. Thanks in advance for any help.
Asked by Mitchillio - Sun Mar 29 07:15:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The research should be easy to find.Piaget's theory came out first and then alot of researches contradicted his cognitive development. Try this: I did an essay last semester and I am in my second year of university. Internet sites are okay, but if you are doing an essay I suggest going to your local liabrary and use the databases. There are alot of peer reviewed articles on the contradictions of Piaget. Here are a few to look up : Reginensi, L. (2004). On the status of logic in Piaget. UNESCO. 440-454. Suizzo, M.A. (2000). The Social-Emotional and Cultural Contexts of Cognitive Development: Neo-Piagetian Perspectives. Child Development. 71. 846-849. Torres, A. Olivares, J. Rodriguez, A. Vaamonde, A. Berrios, G.E. (2007). An… [cont.]
Answered by farmchickemily - Sun Mar 29 07:26:01 2009