Behavior therapy
Behavior Therapy
Behavior Therapy (pronounced: bih-HAY-vyer THER-uh-pee), also known as Behavioral Therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that aims to help individuals understand and change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors.
Etymology
The term "Behavior Therapy" is derived from the English words "behavior," which refers to the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others, and "therapy," which originates from the Greek word "therapeia," meaning healing or medical treatment.
Definition
Behavior Therapy is a broad term referring to clinical psychotherapy that uses techniques derived from behaviorism. It's often used to treat conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and certain types of phobias and addictions.
Techniques
Behavior Therapy techniques can vary, but they all center around the same basic principle: changing behavioral responses to stimuli. Some common techniques include Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Exposure Therapy
Exposure Therapy is a type of Behavior Therapy used to help individuals confront and reduce fear and anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals understand how their thoughts and feelings influence their behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that teaches behavioral skills to help handle stress, manage emotions, and improve relationships.
Related Terms
- Psychotherapy
- Behaviorism
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Phobias
- Addictions
- Exposure Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Behavior therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Behavior therapy
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