Phase Contrast

17
Jul/100

Phase Contrast

CBT vs. ACT: Comparison and Contrast of Psychotherapeutic Methods

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy both derive from basic behavioral study and treatment. Together, both methods have more than served their intended purpose in the field of behavioral studies. Separately, there are certain variables that distinguish the two approaches, which further cause bias towards each method individually. Critics have considered both methods practical; however, have further found proposed deficiencies and discrepancies in both techniques. Nevertheless, the majority of this criticism derives from personal opinions based on desired results vs. personal preference of technique. What seems failed to be realized is that behavioral, cognitive, and acceptance and commitment techniques are not suppose to be considered "the way," but rather "a way!" The term "by any means necessary" should probably be considered prior to formulating preference. What works for some, either patient or counselor, may not work for others! However, there are still those that prefer a specific method despite the circumstances.

CBT does not appear to be a very subtle approach in that it is very confrontational. It has a sort of "sink or swim" appeal. Immediately following the identification of the cause for a certain disorder, plans are put into effect to confront the variables head on. This method is questionable due to the fact that the cause is being utilized as a control towards procedural alleviation of negative effects. Some have even considered this "make or break" technique a sense of torture, or a derivative of a "scare tactic." Nevertheless, despite the presumed inhumane conditions, this approach has been more than effectively applied, and very few cases have been reported as having an elevated negative effect on any patients. Again, what works for some, may not work for others! ACT has been both praised and condemned for its procedural methods as well. Logically, it is imperative that the patient become fully aware of their condition and the circumstances that dictate their behavior. However, the suggestion that mere coherence is sufficient enough to correct these disorders has been considered by many professional to be absurd. In support of this technique, by conditioning the avenue of perception and changing the perspective approach, or the individuals' aspect angle, negative emotions and behavioral patterns can be redirected into positive self-awareness and progressive remission.

In theory, regarding basic behavioral therapy, CBT, and ACT, all three methods could be utilized in the form of progressive therapy. By this I am suggesting that an individual begins with basic behavioral conditioning by diagnosing the disorder, and beginning treatment. In the next phase, the patient is confronted with the effects of their disorder and subjected to radical methods of reversing the effects and perspectives. Finally, the patient becomes fully aware of their condition, how it manifested, and how it can be further avoided by simply acknowledging the presence of their disorder and the effective variables that are incorporated within it. To put into a more simplified aspect, consider the following examples. Behavioral therapy patient: "Issues have consumed me, I'm in counseling, and I'm taking Prozac!" Cognitive therapy patient: "I have found a way to control my emotions by confronting my anxiety and fears!" ACT patient: "Things happen, let's move on!"

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microscopy...?

in order to view a samle under the microscope, why should I use phase contrast and not brightfield ?

It is dependent on ur sample of study. If ur sample is live, then phase contrast is usually preferred to bright field thats because in bright field, the sample is first killed and then stained to get a clear image. Another most significant reason why most biological studies are done using phase contrast is that the specimen with varying degree of darkness can be seen and this is the reason why it is widely used to observe prokaryotic, eukaryotic cells and even to study cell division such as mitosis and meiosis.

For further details on phase contrast

http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/methods/microscopy/phase.html

http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/physics/microscopes/phase/index.html

Living cell nucleus (onion)- phase contrast microscopy