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Challenging Hofmann's negative thoughts: A rebuttal.
Michael Worrell1, Richard J Longmore2
1Central and North West London Mental Health NHS Trust, UK; Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
Clinical Psychology Review
|July 20, 2018
Summary
This rebuttal addresses Hofmann's critique of Longmore and Worrell's review on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It argues Hofmann misrepresented the original work and his points do not invalidate CBT's conclusions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Hofmann critiqued Longmore and Worrell's (2007) review on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Hofmann alleged errors and misconceptions in the review, impacting interpretations of treatment change mediation.
- Hofmann cited mediation study criteria to support his claims.
Purpose of the Study:
- To rebut Hofmann's commentary on Longmore and Worrell's (2007) review.
- To demonstrate Hofmann misrepresented the original review's focus and arguments.
- To show Hofmann's points do not challenge the original review's conclusions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Hofmann's commentary and Longmore and Worrell's original review.
- Examination of Hofmann's interpretation of mediation study criteria.
- Re-evaluation of the arguments and research findings discussed by Hofmann.
Main Results:
- Hofmann's commentary misrepresented the primary focus and arguments of Longmore and Worrell (2007).
- The methodological criteria and research findings discussed by Hofmann do not significantly challenge the original review's conclusions.
- The original review's conclusions regarding cognitive mediation in treatment change remain robust.
Conclusions:
- Hofmann's critique does not invalidate the findings of Longmore and Worrell's (2007) review.
- The review's conclusions on cognitive behavioral therapy and treatment change mediation are supported.
- Misinterpretations of mediation studies do not undermine the efficacy of CBT principles.