Relating to a therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to psychological problems. This evidence-based therapy emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Combines 'cognitive' (from Latin 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know') and 'behavioral' (from 'behave' + '-al'). Developed in the 1960s by merging cognitive therapy (focusing on thoughts) with behavioral therapy (focusing on actions).
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