A randomized controlled trial compares four interventions for adults with mild-to-moderate depression. Effect sizes (Cohen's d) versus a waitlist control are: cognitive behavioral therapy d=0.70, behavioral activation d=0.65, psychodynamic therapy d=0.45, and a biomedical SSRI condition d=0.55. All four conditions outperform waitlist on standardized depression measures.
Behavioral activation is grounded in which theoretical tradition?
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Behaviorism, emphasizing scheduled engagement in reinforcing activities
- B
Psychodynamic theory, emphasizing unconscious conflicts
- C
Humanistic theory, emphasizing self-actualization
- D
Cognitive theory, emphasizing schema modification
Explanation
Behavioral activation derives from behaviorist principles: scheduling activities that produce positive reinforcement to counter depressive withdrawal.