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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Psychotherapy

Background:

  • Third Generation Therapies have emerged as a significant development in psychological treatments.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a key therapy within this group.
  • ACT focuses on acceptance and cognitive flexibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the contextual conditions leading to ACT's development.
  • To explore the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of ACT.
  • To detail the specific components of the ACT intervention model.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical and theoretical literature on ACT.
  • Analysis of the philosophical foundations of third-generation therapies.
  • Examination of the core principles and techniques of ACT interventions.

Main Results:

  • ACT emerged from a need for therapies promoting psychological flexibility.
  • Its philosophy integrates contextualism and functional-analytic principles.
  • The intervention model emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, and values-guided action.

Conclusions:

  • ACT offers a distinct approach to psychological treatment by focusing on acceptance.
  • Understanding its origins and theory is crucial for effective application.
  • ACT aims to enhance cognitive flexibility and value-consistent behavior.