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1977

Psychology

Mental depression

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Behavior Modification Of Depression: A Review Of Theories And Research, Maria Cristina Lema De Cardozo Jan 1977

Behavior Modification Of Depression: A Review Of Theories And Research, Maria Cristina Lema De Cardozo

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

There is a need to find effective ways to treat depression, due to its high incidence and to the severity of its consequences. The first psychological treatment of depression came with the advent of psychoanalysis, but today the theories dealing with the etiology and treatment of depression range from genetic and biological approaches to an existential conceptualization. While briefly reviewing these various current approaches, the primary purpose of this paper is to present the behavioral/social learning approach to the understanding and treatment of depression. The specific theoretical formulations, methods of assessment and treatment approaches characteristic of the behavioral/social learning approach …


Suicide And Depression In Children Within The Ages Of Five To Twelve Years: A Review, Esther R. Munizzi Jan 1977

Suicide And Depression In Children Within The Ages Of Five To Twelve Years: A Review, Esther R. Munizzi

Retrospective Theses and Dissertations

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