Cognitive defusion

This chapter reviews the conceptualization and empirical evidence of the midlevel process called cognitivedefusion. Firstly, we present examples of cognitive fusion and cognitive defusion definitions offered inacceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) manuals, discuss their relationships with other ACT midlevelprocesses, and offer a relational frame theory (RFT) conceptualization of these processes. Secondly, wedescribe the type of cognitive defusion exercises and discuss the basic processes involved in them. Thirdly,we review the measurement of cognitive (de)fusion in the form of self-report instruments, behavioralmeasures, and the assessment in the clinical session. Fourthly, we present a review of the research oncognitive (de)fusion separated in laboratory research, survey research, and the analysis of processes ofchange in clinical trials. Lastly, we discuss some challenges and future directions in conceptualizing andresearching cognitive (de)fusion.

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Relating is an Operant: A Fly Over of 35 Years of RFT Research

Perspectivas em Análise do Comportamento ◽

10.18761/pac.2021.v12.rft.02 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Steven C. Hayes ◽

Stu Law ◽

Kian Assemi ◽

Neal Falletta-Cowden ◽

Melia Shamblin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Relational Frame Theory ◽

Comprehensive Evaluation ◽

Relational Learning ◽

Point Of View ◽

Frame Theory ◽

Paper Briefly ◽

Future Directions ◽

Relational Responding ◽

Relational Frame ◽

Type Of Behavior

Relational Frame Theory (RFT) is the simplest form of operant theory since it claims nothing more than a particular type of behavior, arbitrarily applicable derived relational responding, is an operant. While the theory is simple, its implications are not, and adoption has been slow until recently. RFT was first formally described in 1985 and in the 35 years since, hundreds of studies have been conducted on relational learning from an operant point of view. The present paper briefly summarizes that history and examines some of its key claims. So far, the empirical program delineated by RFT has held up remarkably well. Future directions are delineated that will enable a more comprehensive evaluation of the importance of the RFT research program, and a more thorough exploration of its profound implications.

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A Relational Frame Theory Analysis of Coercive Family Process

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199324552.013.8 ◽

2015 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lisa W. Coyne ◽

Darin Cairns

Keyword(s):

Relational Frame Theory ◽

Frame Theory ◽

Family Process ◽

Theory Analysis ◽

Future Directions ◽

Fine Grained ◽

Systemic Intervention ◽

Relational Frame ◽

Language And Cognition ◽

Symbolic Processes

This chapter provides a brief overview of direct conditioning models of coercive family process, and augments those accounts by application of relational frame theory and rule-governed behavior. Relational frame theory is a behavior analytic approach to symbolic processes—language and cognition—that extends Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior. It provides an empirical account of indirect conditioning, and as such, gives us a way to conceptualize coercive family process—and interventions—in a more fine-grained and comprehensive way that allows us to influence this process with greater precision, scope, and depth. In this chapter, we offer a detailed description of indirect conditioning processes that may be involved in the development and maintenance of family processes, as well as some future directions for a systemic intervention to reduce coercion.

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