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Vol VII, No. 1

(2006) NO 2. Vol VI Journal of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies

WHAT CHANGES IN COGNITIVE THERAPY? THE ROLE OF TACIT KNOWLEDGE STRUCTURES

WHAT CHANGES IN COGNITIVE THERAPY?

THE ROLE OF TACIT KNOWLEDGE STRUCTURES

E. Thomas DOWD

Kent State University, USA

Theoretical considerations-New ideas

Abstract
Rarely has knowledge within cognitive psychology influenced the development and practice of cognitive behavior therapy. This article explores the integration of the contributions of the cognitive psychology areas of implicit learning, tacit knowledge structures, and encoding processes with producing or retarding change in cognitive behavior therapy. Differences are discussed between understanding something and knowing something. Implications for the practice of cognitive therapy, indeed all psychotherapy are discussed. A clinical example is provided.

Keywords: tacit knowledge, implicit learning, cognitive encoding, cognitive therapy

Pages: 141-148