IS THE DODO BIRD A JEDI OR A SITH? A COMMENTARY OF EFFICACY ACROSS THERAPEUTIC MODALITIE

  • Radomir Z Belopavlović Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Tanja Petrović Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
  • Snežana Tovilović Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/timsact12-17748

Abstract


Abstract

In this paper we discuss the issue of the Dodo verdict, i.e the empirically supported notion that different psychotherapeutic modalities have same outcomes. Firstly, we present the historical backround of this notion, and link it with the current issues in psychotherapy. Conversely, we present the pertinent literature which focuses on the similarities and differences in outcomes across modalities as well as elucidate recognised effective instances in psychotherapy. Additionaly, we discuss the trends in efficacy research and posit questions about the nature of the theory and practice of psychotherapy.  We also provide a critique and offer different perspectives on the importance and meaning of the Dodo conjecture, concerning both therapeutic and extra – therapeutic consequences and corellates.

 

Keywords: psychotherapy, efficacy, Dodo verdict

Author Biographies

Radomir Z Belopavlović, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
MA
Tanja Petrović, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

PhD in psychological science

Snežana Tovilović, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia - PhD in psychological science, Assistant Professor

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Published
2018/11/08
Issue
Vol. 12 No. 2 (2018): TIMS Acta
Section
Review Paper
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