Behaviour Therapy Has Been Criticised for a Variety of Reasons

question 36

Multiple Choice

Behaviour therapy has been criticised for a variety of reasons. Which of the following is a criticism listed in the book?

• A) Behaviour therapy has an overemphasis on feeling and the neglect of cognition.
• B) Behaviour therapy has an overemphasis upon insight.
• C) Behaviour therapy may change behaviours, but it does not change feelings.
• D) Behaviour therapy has a need for long-term treatment to effect change.

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