Introduction to the Special Issue on Homework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: New Clinical Psychological Science

This article introduces the Special Issue in Cognitive Therapy and Research that presents advances clinical psychological science for homework behavior cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs). Studies include sophisticated evaluations of adherence, moving beyond simplistic assessments quantity quality completion to more complete engagement (i.e., perceived difficulty, obstacles, helpfulness). advance by examining therapist as a predictor testing vehicle specific treatment processes therapy (e.g., context via exposure), also quantifying relational patterns within longitudinal data from mindfulness-based therapy. The includes two studies on mobile health delivery CBT interventions point gathering objective client with homework.