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Consider the simple screw: cognitive science, quality improvement, and psychotherapy
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. robsch@pitt.edu
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|January 8, 1998
Summary
Personal Quality Improvement (PQI) is a novel therapy approach integrating cognitive science and quality control methods. This patient-centered approach empowers individuals to monitor and improve psychological states for better mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Psychological Measurement
- Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Psychological states can be precisely measured, enabling data-driven therapeutic interventions.
- Existing therapeutic models can be enhanced by integrating principles from cognitive science and quality management.
- The States of Mind (SOM) model offers a mathematical framework for understanding the balance of positive and negative psychological states.