Psychology A-Level
Cognitive behaviour therapy
What Cognitive behaviour therapy means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cognitive behaviour therapy
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Involves 5 to 20 sessions aiming to identify and alter irrational thoughts, such as delusions, by evaluating evidence for these beliefs.
Topics that use Cognitive behaviour therapy
- Schizophrenia (AQA A-Level)
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