Babes-Bolyai University
I. “Binary Model of Distress”
Description
The concept had been developed based on the general hypothesis of the American psychologist Albert Ellis regarding negative emotions (e.g., functional versus dysfunctional), which has been modified, and developed, including in which the name is concerned. The construct was subsequently experimentally tested, for the first time at the international level, by our research group.
Publications introducing the concept
o David, D., Montgomery,G., Macavei B., & Bovbjerg, D. (2005). An empirical investigation of Albert Ellis’s binary model of distress. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61, 499-516.
o David, D., Schnur, J., & Birk, J. (2004). Functional and dysfunctional feelings in Ellis’ cognitive theory of emotion: An empirical analysis. Cognition and Emotion, 18, 869-880.
Financial support
o CNCSIS A Grant, Nr. 385, Romania
o NCI Grants, USA: CA86562, CA87021, and CA88189; ACS Grant, USA: 00–31201; Department of Defense Grant, USA: DAMD 17–99–1- 9303
Current impact (2009)
The construct has been adopted and cited by research groups in Asia, Europe and the USA.
II. “Response Hope”
Description
The concept originates in the Response expectancy Theory, of Irving Kitsch, which was expanded, developed, and re-conceptualized, including through the name of the new construct. The construct was then empirically tested, for the first time at the international level, by our research group.
Publications introducing the concept
o Montgomery, G., David, D., DiLorenzo, T. et al. (2004). Is hoping the same as expecting? Discrimination between hopes and response expectancies for nonvolitional outcomes. Personality and Individual Differences, 35, 399-409.
o David, D., Montgomery, G., & Stan, R. (2004). Discrimination between hopes and expectancies for nonvolitional outcomes: psychological phenomenon or artifact? Personality and Individual Differences, 36, 1945-1952.
Financial Support
o CNCSIS A Grant, Nr. 385, Romania
· AEI Grant, Nr. 101, USA
Current impact (2009)
The construct has been adopted and cited by research groups in Asia, Europe and the USA, and has been included in ongoing controlled clinical studies (in progress in the USA).
III. “Mental Contamination in Cognitive Restructuring”
Description
The concept integrates two separate liens of research – mental/psychological contamination and cognitive restructuring – with significant theoretical and practical implications. The construct was developed and then empirically tested, for the first time at the international level, by our research group.
Publications introducing the concept
o David, D., McMahon, J., & Macavei, B. (2005). Cognitive restructuring and mental contamination: An empirical re-conceptualization. Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 23, 21-56.
Financial support
· AEI Grant, Nr. 103, USA
Current impact (2009)
The construct has been adopted and cited by research groups in Europe and the USA, and has been included in ongoing controlled clinical studies.
IV. “The Expanded ABC Cognitive Model of Psychopathology”
Description
The construct develops the classic “ABC” model of psychopathology, by incorporating and structuring new notions from clinical cognitive (neuro)sciences (e.g., unconscious information processing). The construct was developed and then empirically tested, for the first time at the international level, by our research group.
Publications introducing the concept
o David, D. (2003). Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT); The view of a cognitive psychologist. In W. Dryden (Ed.), Theoretical developments in REBT. Brunner/Routledge: London.
o David, D., Lynn, S., & Ellis, A (2009). Rational and irrational beliefs. Research, theory, and clinical practice. Oxford University, London.
Financial support
o CNCSIS A Grant, Nr. 385, Romania
o AEI Grant, Nr. 103, USA
Current impact (2009)
The papers/books were given highly reviews, becoming works of reference in the field.