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Psychotherapy: Behavioral & Cognitive Approaches

Author: Erick Taggart
Video Transcript
Terms to Know
Behavioral Approach

Using conditioning methods, seeks to change behavior only. Internal mental processes are not taken into consideration.

Cognitive Approach

Focuses on mental activity; changing thoughts will change feelings, which then changes behavior.

Cognitive Behavioral Approach

A combination of conditioning - making new associations and reinforcing preferred behaviors - with identifying and eliminating or changing troublesome thought patterns.