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Cognition Evolves for Outer World
- Cognition evolved primarily to relate to the outer environment, not to itself or inner experience.
- The inner world focus is an evolutionary accident that often causes trouble, as our system lacks the architecture to navigate purely imaginary internal realms.
Neil Jacobson's Secret Weapon
- Kirk was Neil Jacobson's project director and helped create the Behavioral Activation protocol during a key depression study.
- Neil believed Behavioral Activation was the active ingredient in cognitive therapy, humorously calling Patty his "secret weapon."
Power of Outside-In Model
- Outside-in environmental influences predominantly control human experience, a core tenet of contextualism.
- Effective therapy creates behavioral variability, encouraging clients to try different actions to find better outcomes aligned with their values.