Person Centered and Behavior Therapy A 
Person-Centered and Behavior Therapy: A Comparison
Claudia Y Guerra
Theories of Psychotherapy
EDFR 6300
October 7, 2014
Instructor: Dr. Olivia Rivas
Abstract This paper aims at describing the development of both person-centered and behavior therapy by illustrating a brief review of its history. Additionally, this paper aims at illustrating what constitute both person-centered and behavioral therapy. This author will explain the specific theories on personality for both person-centered and behavior theory. Additionally, this author will review the specific goals and assessments involved for both theories. Information will be provided on the techniques associated with each theory. The main aim of this paper is to identify the main components of each theory and conduct a comparison by identifying the similarities and differences among person-centered and behavioral theories. This paper is a compilation of various research studies conducted on both person-centered and behavioral therapy used to identify variances and comparisons between the theories.
Person-Centered and Behavior Therapy: A Comparison The purpose of this paper is to conduct a comparison of the philosophical, theoretical, and clinical features of Person-centered and Behavior therapy. Both of these theories have gained a considerable amount of attention around the world. Person-centered and behavior therapy are widespread amongst North America and other areas of the world. Many counselors, psychologist, and therapist are currently putting these theories into practice. The aim of this paper is to discuss the development of both theories, their specific goals, identify specific techniques, and discuss both similarities and differences. Person-centered theory once referred to as nondirective therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rodgers.
One single proponent developed person-centered theory unlike behavior theory. Carl Rodgers developed
Claudia Y Guerra
Theories of Psychotherapy
EDFR 6300
October 7, 2014
Instructor: Dr. Olivia Rivas
Abstract This paper aims at describing the development of both person-centered and behavior therapy by illustrating a brief review of its history. Additionally, this paper aims at illustrating what constitute both person-centered and behavioral therapy. This author will explain the specific theories on personality for both person-centered and behavior theory. Additionally, this author will review the specific goals and assessments involved for both theories. Information will be provided on the techniques associated with each theory. The main aim of this paper is to identify the main components of each theory and conduct a comparison by identifying the similarities and differences among person-centered and behavioral theories. This paper is a compilation of various research studies conducted on both person-centered and behavioral therapy used to identify variances and comparisons between the theories.
Person-Centered and Behavior Therapy: A Comparison The purpose of this paper is to conduct a comparison of the philosophical, theoretical, and clinical features of Person-centered and Behavior therapy. Both of these theories have gained a considerable amount of attention around the world. Person-centered and behavior therapy are widespread amongst North America and other areas of the world. Many counselors, psychologist, and therapist are currently putting these theories into practice. The aim of this paper is to discuss the development of both theories, their specific goals, identify specific techniques, and discuss both similarities and differences. Person-centered theory once referred to as nondirective therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by Carl Rodgers.
One single proponent developed person-centered theory unlike behavior theory. Carl Rodgers developed
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