model appears to better fit the data
than an alternative model made up of two second - order factors (
functional strategies and
dysfunctional strategies) and of six first - order factors (emotion expression, task utility self - persuasion, negative self - talk, help seeking, brief attentional relaxation, and
dysfunctional avoidance)(χ2 / df = 1.860, RMSEA = 0.027, SRMR = 0.033, CFI = 0.981, AGFI = 0.977).
Standard DBT strives to increase behavioral capabilities, improve motivation for skillful behavior through management of issues and problems as they come up in day - to - day life and reduction of interfering emotions and cognitions, and structure the treatment environment so that it reinforces
functional rather
than dysfunctional behaviors.