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Is Cognitive Case Formulation Science or Science Fiction?

Abstract

As with all systematic models of therapy, cognitive therapy distills a theory to the understanding of particular cases through the case formulation method. This article sets out criteria to evaluate whether cognitive case formulation follows the process of scientific inquiry, and it questions whether the formulation method meets these criteria. In terms of the evidence base for the cognitive theory that underpins cognitive case formulation, the …

Authors

Bieling PJ; Kuyken W

Journal

Clinical Psychology Science and Practice, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 52–69

Publisher

American Psychological Association (APA)

Publication Date

January 1, 2003

DOI

10.1093/clipsy.10.1.52

ISSN

0969-5893