Cognitive Behavior Management Theory Concepts

While the underlying theory of cognitive behavioral management is related to social learning theory, there are many theoretical constructs which concern us in delineating a full understanding of how it is used. While it is relatively easy to suggest that thought controls behavior, meaning of course, that if you believe that you are superman, you will try to fly, this simple construct is not easy. It requires much more, because in many senses it is self reflective. Not only do we need to help people with problems in living learn to attend to their internal dialogue as a means to making choices about change, but we must understand that as theorists and clinicians, we must also attend and make choices. The simple becomes difficult when we attempt to break through our own belief systems and deal with the dichotomies of our own internal realities and those of a broader world perspective. In order to help you examine these issues we include short papers on a a variety of subjects.

Theory Content

31 Double Binds

DOUBLE BINDS and OTHER MALADJUSTMENTS The classical approach is to view the person with severe and persistent problems in living in isolation from his/her environment. It is assumed that s/he is out of touch with ‘reality’. Those who adhere to this perspective suggest...

32 Cognitive Synopsis

Note that the client decides what is distressing and what needs to be changed. Cognitive change is ALWAYS self-change. The helper becomes a person who enables the client to address these issues and helps them maintain an objective balance, but the client must decide.

33 Anomoly

Perception differs qualitatively from the physical properties of the stimulus. The nervous system extracts only certain information from the natural world. We perceive fluctuations of air pressure not as pressure waves but as sounds that we hear. We perceive...

35 How does human cognition work?An exploration

The way you look at the problem shapes the solution. Abstract: Phase Constructs of Mind This is a black box problem: In science, computing, engineering, and psychology, a black box is a metaphor for a device, system or object which can be analyzed in terms of its...

36 THE ILLUSIONS OF REALITY

ABSTRACT The illusion above has two perspectives: an old woman and a young woman. How is that possible? Nothing changes in the picture – but your perspective changes."We don't see things as they are. We see them as we are."--Anais NinBut the same illusion holds true...

37 The Dimensions of Consciousness

There are many theories of consciousness and it seems to me that none of these theories is precise in articulating what consciousness is. Is life a requirement of consciousness? Is a single cell that demonstrates pain avoidance conscious – or just alive? When a roach...

Disclaimer

Unless specifically noted all materials are written by Jerome R. Gardner. As you will see by the size of the library contents, the materials are substantial. Since most of the writing was developed as think papers and not for publication, there will inevitably be some areas without proper citation. If you come across any, please notify the site manager and it will be rectified. Other than that, readers may use all materials. While I would prefer recognition, it is not necessary.