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A Prediction Error-driven Retrieval Procedure for Destabilizing and Rewriting Maladaptive Reward Memories in Hazardous Drinkers
Published on: January 5, 2018
[The importance and possibilities of cognitive reconstructing in the therapy of pathological gambling]
1Debreceni Egyetem, Pszichologiai Intezet, Szemelyiseg- es Klinikai Pszichologiai Tanszek, Debrecen, Hungary. Kormendi Attila 9024, Gyor, Ikva ut 40. kormendi.ati@freemail.hu
Abstract:
Cognitive reconstructing is a major component of cognitive and cognitive-behavioural therapies. Cognitive reconstructing means identification and modification of cognitive distortions. Research into this field has shown that cognitive distortions about gambling are clearly implicated in the development and persistence of pathological gambling. This paper outlines the use of cognitive reconstructing for the therapy of pathological gambling. It highlights the type of cognitive distortions most common to this population and outlines the role of semistructured interviews as tool for exploring these distortions. Modification of these beliefs with Socratic dialog is also discussed in the paper. Finally, it describes the studies conducted so far to assess the therapeutic efficacy of cognitive reconstructing in treating pathological gambling.
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