Behavior Therapies There are many therapies that are used in the treatment of psychological disorders although one stands above the rest, behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapies "focus only on changing a person's specific behavior in the present day" (Nolen-Hoeksema, 2004, pg. 146). "Research clearly indicates that the behavior of humans is best understood and ultimately managed by comprehensive strategies and techniques that consider not only what a person is doing but also why a person is demonstrating a …showed first 75 words of 911 total…

…showed last 75 words of 911 total…maximum time that a patient must remain in therapy. The main goal of the cognitive therapist is to assist the patient by helping them realize and become more attentive to their moods and thoughts and be able to practice alternative thinking outside of therapy (Gilbert, 2004). References: Gilbert, P. (October 22, 2004). How Cognitive Therapy can be used to help depression. GP. Retrieved on January 19, 2004 from proquest.umi.com. Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2004). Abnormal Psychology (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.