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G H Eifert1

  • 1Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown 26506-6040, USA.

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|June 1, 1996
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Behavior therapy can be individualized or manualized. This article explores when each approach is best, proposing a theory-driven method to complement both, using cardiophobia as an example.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Individualized treatment based on functional analysis was a cornerstone of behavior therapy.
  • The success of manualized treatments for DSM-defined disorders raises questions about the necessity of treatment individualization.
  • This challenges traditional behavior therapy practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the merits of assessments and manualized treatments based on DSM categories.
  • To discuss when protocol treatment is sufficient and when it is not.
  • To propose a theory-driven approach to behavior therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of individualized vs. manualized treatment approaches.
  • Review of data on the efficacy of different treatment strategies.

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  • Development and illustration of a model-based assessment and treatment approach for cardiophobia.

    • Main Results:

    • The relative merits of individualized and manualized treatments are evaluated.
    • Data indicate specific conditions where protocol-based treatment is sufficient.
    • A theory-driven approach is proposed as a complementary strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • Treatment individualization in behavior therapy is re-evaluated in light of manualized protocols.
    • A theory-driven approach offers a way to enhance both individualized and manualized treatments.
    • A model-based approach for cardiophobia demonstrates the proposed strategy's utility.