Psychology GCSE
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
What Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A treatment that aims to change irrational thoughts and maladaptive behaviours.
Topics that use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychological problems (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Incidence
- Irrational thoughts
- Prevalence
- Stigma and awareness
- Coping strategies
- Diagnostic evolution
- Triggers
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