Cognitive behavior therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (kɒɡnɪtɪv bɪˈheɪvjər θɛrəpi, abbreviated as CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.
Etymology
The term "Cognitive Behavior Therapy" is derived from two psychological concepts. "Cognitive" refers to mental processes like thinking and "Behavior Therapy" refers to a form of therapy focused on changing undesirable behaviors.
History
CBT was primarily developed through a merging of behavior therapy with cognitive therapy. These came together through the work of Dr. Aaron T. Beck, who believed that our thoughts are the primary influencers of our feelings and behaviors.
Method
CBT works by changing people's attitudes and their behavior by focusing on the thoughts, images, beliefs and attitudes that are held (a person's cognitive processes) and how these processes relate to the way a person behaves, as a way of dealing with emotional problems.
Related Terms
See Also
- List of cognitive–behavioral therapies
- Cognitive restructuring
- Cognitive distortion
- Rational emotive behavior therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cognitive behavior therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Cognitive behavior therapy
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