AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which kind of therapy below is most closely associated with the goal of altering thoughts and actions?
A
Aversive conditioning
B
Psychodynamic
C
Client-centered
D
Cognitive-Behavioral
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment approach for a range of mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression. CBT aims to help you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical self-help strategies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective form of psychological treatment that is practiced by many thousands of therapists worldwide. CBT theory suggests that our thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behavior are all connected, and that what we think and do affects the way we feel.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the 1960s, Aaron Beck developed cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) or cognitive therapy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The goal of CBT is to help the individual understand how their thoughts impact their actions. There are three pillars of CBT, which are identification, recognition, and management.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen our emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. These spontaneous negative thoughts also have a detrimental influence on our mood.

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