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Clinical science and human behavior.

J J Plaud1

  • 1Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies and Brown University, Concord, MA 01742-2107, USA. plaud@behavior.org

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|August 9, 2001
PubMed
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Behaviorism aligns better with psychology as a behavioral science than mentalism/cognitivism. Behavior analysis offers practical applications for understanding and modifying maladaptive behaviors in clinical psychology.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The philosophical underpinnings of psychology are debated, specifically the distinctions between behaviorism and mentalism/cognitivism.
  • Mentalistic or cognitive approaches are more aligned with biological sciences, while behaviorism is more closely associated with behavioral science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the ongoing debate between mentalism/cognitivism and behaviorism.
  • To highlight the significance of behavioral approaches in applied psychology, particularly in clinical settings.
  • To advocate for behavior analysis as a practical extension of behavior theory.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the philosophical debate between behaviorism and mentalism/cognitivism.
  • Examination of objections to mentalistic interpretations of behavior.

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  • Illustration of behavioral approaches using clinical psychology examples.

    • Main Results:

    • Behaviorism is identified as the philosophy more congruent with psychology as a behavioral science.
    • Specific critiques of mentalistic explanations for behavioral phenomena are presented.
    • The critical role of behavior theory in advancing clinical psychology is emphasized.

    Conclusions:

    • Behavior analysis serves as a direct, applied extension of behavior theory.
    • Behavior analysis provides a practical and effective framework for addressing maladaptive behaviors.
    • The integration of behavior theory and clinical psychology is essential for applied psychology's progress.