behavior therapy

American  

noun

Psychology.

1. a form of therapy emphasizing the correction of a person's undesirable behavior through Pavlovian conditioning, aversive therapy, or similar learning techniques.

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Etymology

Origin of behavior therapy

First recorded in 1955–60

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behavior therapy

In my own life, I find myself thinking about the philosophy underpinning dialectical behavior therapy, an approach designed for the most challenging situations and intense emotions: learning to simultaneously wholeheartedly accept and change.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024

A signpost with six arrows on it sent users to different activities, each based on methods shown to improve mental health, such as dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024

Therapists trained in dialectical behavior therapy can be expensive and hard to find, and are often booked solid.

From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2022

The course included training in cognitive behavior therapy techniques, or CBT, which are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2022

A therapist who uses cognitive behavior therapy is a great tool to have in your toolbox when recovering from trauma.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2021