cognitive behavioral therapy

[ kog-ni-tiv bi-heyv-yer-uhl ther-uh-pee ]

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noun

Psychology. a form of psychological therapy that seeks to identify and change patterns of thought, perception, and behavior that can be harmful to a person's mental health. : CBT

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First recorded in 1970–75

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is not about digging into the morass of deep dark secrets of the soul.

All of these are very sensible options that make me feel almost puritan with my rigorous devotion to cognitive behavioral therapy.

Those who seek help are also often treated with talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to the medicinal route.

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