who has developed a cognitive theory of behavior change
Cognitive behavioral therapy These steps are based on a system created by Kanfer and Saslow.[15] After identifying the behaviors that need changing, whether they be in excess or deficit, and treatment has occurred, the psychologist must identify whether or not the intervention succeeded. For example, "If the goal was to decrease the behavior, then there should be a decrease relative to the baseline. If the critical behavior remains at or above the baseline, then the intervention has failed."[15]