Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

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This paper examines cognitive behavioural therapy and how is used in psychotherapy. First, a discussion of the founder of this method is discussed. The background behind his developing this theory are presented. Then the various disorders for which CBT is appropriate is analyzed. Finally, criticisms of the psychological theory are debated.

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"Some time ago, behavior therapy have no reltionshpis with cognitions, such as perceptions, evaluations or expectations. Behavior theory only studied behavior that could be observed and measured. Scientific research has found that , etc. are all human experiences that affect behavior. But our behavior affects perceptions, expectations, values, attitudes, personal evaluations of self, fears, desires, which are cognitive experiences. Thus, cognitive and behavioral experiences were assembled together, and the science get the name of Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)."

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