Humanistic Cognitive Behavioral Theory, a Value-Added Approach to Teaching Theories of Personality

Humanistic Cognitive Behavioral Theory (HCBT) is an emerging theory based on providing a value-added component to traditional reciprocal determinism. In this paper, HCBT is described and explained as a concept and as a teaching component for introductory psychology. In addition, the results of a study in which HCBT was presented as a component of a course are detailed. The results of this study demonstrate HCBT to be an approach which aids in student understanding the content typicallytaught in introductory psychology classes (specifically personality). This article briefly describes the HCBT model as a valueadded approach incorporating courage in the learning environment.