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Relationship between fluid intelligence and ability to benefit from cognitive-behavioural therapy in older adults: a preliminary investigation
- Authors:
- DOUBLEDAY Elizabeth K., KING Paul, PAPAGEORGIOU Costas
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41(4), November 2002, pp.423-428.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this study was to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the hypothesis that fluid intelligence, or the ability to solve novel problems, in older adults is associated with the ability to benefit from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), but unrelated to the ability to benefit from non-directive supportive counselling (SC). The results for the SC group showed a significant and positive association between fluid intelligence scores and anxiety change scores, such that older adults with higher levels of fluid intelligence demonstrated the most benefit from this intervention. In contrast, there was no significant association between level of fluid intelligence and ability to benefit from therapy in the CBT group. CBT for anxiety disorders is suitable for older adults, irrespective of their fluid intelligence, while the nature of SC may render it more sensitive to level of fluid intelligence.