Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Classified by NCI Thesaurus as Behavioral, Psychological or Informational Intervention / Therapeutic Procedure
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Definition

A type of psychotherapy utilized to treat different forms of mental disorders.The treatment involves the identification of unhelpful or destructive patterns of thinking and behaviors and the subsequent replacement with behaviors that are beneficial and constructive.

Also known as CBT, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, cognitive therapy, CT — per NCIT

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