Análisis de las reglas en el contexto clínico

  1. Froxán Parga, María Xesús
  2. Pardo Cebrián, Rebeca
  3. Vargas de la Cruz, Ivette
  4. Linares Carmona, Francisco
Journal:
EduPsykhé: Revista de psicología y educación

ISSN: 1579-0207

Year of publication: 2011

Volume: 10

Issue: 1

Pages: 135-154

Type: Article

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Abstract

The study of rule-governed behavior began with the publication of Verbal Behaviour by Skinner, from which time evolution is seen in the study of rules both conceptual and experimental level, defining their form and function. Also the relevance of verbal behavior was reflected in the clinical context and rules acquired a fundamental role in explaining and treating psychological problems. This case study aims to approach and explore these rules in the therapist's verbalizations. We analyzed the case of a 32 years-old-woman attending counselling for marital problems. The therapist who performed the intervention was cognitive-behavioral and over 15 years of clinical experience. We used an observational methodology for the coding and analysis of the 10 sessions recordings of the clinical case and then we classified the rules according to the clinically relevant activities. In relation to the results, we found a specific pattern of rules depending on whether the clinician wants to assess, explain, treat or consolidate. Also, throughout the therapeutic process is a tendency for the clinician to make a general description of contingencies, possibly with the aim that the client is able to do these behaviors in a greater number of circumstances.

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