Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Abstract
This article makes several preliminary points prior to presenting two examples of how Neural Network Learning Theory (NNLT) integrates behavior therapy and behavior genetics. I will argue that NNLT is both a cognitive and behavioral theory; that neither cognitive nor behavior theory informs us about biological, including genetic, factors; and that NNLT provides and understanding of how biological, including genetic, factors influence psychology and behavior. I use the term integration to mean that NNLT provides a single vocabulary and set of explanatory concepts consistent with the broad spectrum of behavioral and cognitive therapies and informs us as to how genetics can regulate both psychological and behavioral processes. My comments are intentionally general. I do not suggest that most or all of the desired information is at hand. Nevertheless, enough is known to conclude that NNLT is an extraordinarily promising theory that deserves close attention by all psychologists, especially behavior therapists.
Article Number
1078
Publication Date
2000
Peer Reviewed
1
Recommended Citation
Tryon, Warren W., "Neural Network Learning Theory Integrates Behavior Therapy and Behavior Genetics" (2000). Psychology Faculty Publications. 80.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/psych_facultypubs/80
Comments
APA Citation: Tryon, W. W. (2000). Neural Network Learning Theory integrates behavior therapy and behavior genetics. the Behavior Therapist, 23, 3-21.