Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry

Aims & Scope

The Journal welcomes contributions to the understanding and treatment of psychopathology.

Such contributions may stem from various theoretical perspectives, such as learning theory, cognitive science, social psychology, developmental psychology, etc.

The Journal primarily focuses on experimental tests of psychological approaches to psychopathology, though contributions from medicine, biology, sociology, or epidemiology may be published.

The same holds for non-experimental approaches, which may occasionally be published if deemed relevant for the field of experimental psychopathology.

Papers to be published generally focus on: •Theoretically or clinically relevant differences between specific patient groups and other groups, if experimentally tested; •Mechanisms that cause, perpetuate or reduce disorders; •Diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.866

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	94

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6042

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	459

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Measuring emotion: The self-assessment manikin and the semantic differential

  Citation: 7009

  Authors: Margaret M., Peter J.

• Psychometric properties of the credibility/expectancy questionnaire

  Citation: 1729

  Authors: Grant J., Thomas D.

• Credibility of analogue therapy rationales

  Citation: 1144

  Authors: Thomas D., Sidney D.

• Affective outcomes of virtual reality exposure therapy for anxiety and specific phobias: A meta-analysis

  Citation: 732

  Authors: Thomas D., Albert A.

• The Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire (PTQ): Validation of a content-independent measure of repetitive negative thinking

  Citation: 674

  Authors: Thomas, Ulrike, Kathrin, Karina, Sabine, Anke

• Eye movement desensitization: A new treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

  Citation: 544

  Authors: Francine

• Approach and avoidance in fear of spiders

  Citation: 529

  Authors: Mike, Eni S.

• Fear of Spiders Questionnaire

  Citation: 370

  Authors: Jeff, William

• Imagery rescripting in cognitive behaviour therapy: Images, treatment techniques and outcomes

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Emily A., Arnoud, Mervin R.

• Perceived functions of worry among generalized anxiety disorder subjects: Distraction from more emotionally distressing topics?

  Citation: 335

  Authors: T.D., Lizabeth

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