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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy  

Type

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Definition

  • A directive form of psychotherapy based on the interpretation of situations (cognitive structure of experiences) that determine how an individual feels and behaves. It is based on the premise that cognition, the process of acquiring knowledge and forming beliefs, is a primary determinant of mood and behavior. The therapy uses behavioral and verbal techniques to identify and correct negative thinking that is at the root of the aberrant behavior.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Behavior Therapy, Cognitive
  • Cognition Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Cognitive Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Psychotherapy, Cognitive
  • Therapy, Cognition
  • Therapy, Cognitive
  • Therapy, Cognitive Behavior

In other languages

  • French

  • Psychothérapie cognitive
  • TCC (Thérapie Cognitivo-Comportementale)
  • Thérapie cognitive comportementale
  • Thérapie cognitivo-comportementale
  • Thérapie cognito-comportementale

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