Cognitive Behavioral Modification (CBM)

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Cognitive behavioral modification (CBM) is a combination of cognitive and behavioral learning principles that shape and encourage desired behaviors. CBM focuses on identifying dysfunctional (faulty) thoughts in order to change unwanted behaviors. In other words, behaviors are the outcome of an individual’s thoughts. The goal of CBM is to teach individuals to observe their own behavior, performance, or pace and to properly distribute self-reinforcement. Therefore, it emphasizes modifying thinking as a means of feelings and behavior (Corey, 1991; Harris, 1988). For example, a therapist may strive to activate an individual’s cognitive (thought) processes by using a behavior change system to modify their thinking as well as their behavior. According to Meichenbaum (1980), the premise of CBM is that an individual must develop the ability to notice how they think, feel, and behave, and the impact their behavior has on others as requirement to …show more content…
To be more specific, CBM refers to three underlying assumptions. They include that an individual’s behavior is mediated by cognitive events, a change in mediating events results in a change in behavior, and an individual is an active participant learning. CBM presumes that individuals have the ability and choice for observing and controlling their own behavior. CBM has been widely used in a variety of settings to address anxiety, panic disorders, aggression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, poor social problem resolution, borderline personality disorder, limited self-control, and other related problems. This technique has also been used with individuals with autism who exhibit a wide area of skills (Quinn,

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