Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT): an interdisciplinary organization committed to the advancement of a scientific approach to the understanding and amelioration of problems of the human condition. These aims are achieved through the investigation and application of behavioral, cognitive, and other evidence-based principles to assessment, prevention, and treatment. The ABCT has more than 40 special interest groups for its members, among which include groups dedicated to issues involving African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and other ethnic groups; children and adolescents; couples; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues; students; military issues; the criminal justice system; and so on.
