Handbook of Clinical Psychology Competencies by Jay C. Thomas & Michel Hersen

Author:Jay C. Thomas & Michel Hersen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer New York, New York, NY

32.2.2.3 10.2.2.3 Functional Analysis

A functional analysis of substance misuse has the same elements as other problems (Wilson, Spence, & Kavanagh, 1989; chapter 9), embracing both deficits and strengths (e.g., periods of abstinence or moderation; effective coping, unaffected aspects of the person’s life), examining historical and current antecedents and consequences or incentives, and covering cognitive, affective, behavioral, physiological, and social domains. Since ambivalence about consumption or engagement in treatment is often present, careful analysis of positive and negative incentives for current use and behavior change (and the accuracy of these expectancies) is particularly important.

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