CBT
Americanabbreviation
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cognitive behavioral therapy: a form of psychological therapy that seeks to identify and change patterns of thought, perception, and behavior that can be harmful to a person's mental health.
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Chicago Board of Trade.
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computer-based training
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Example Sentences
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Slowing economic growth could give the CBT room to cut rates in the near future, ING’s economists said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Dr Debananda Misra at the School of Public Policy, IIT Delhi agrees that CBT can significantly reduce opportunities for paper leaks.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
These counselors conducted self counseling sessions with AI models prompted to act as CBT therapists.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026
The CBT, often referred to as a "luxury tax," sets thresholds for total payroll.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy, which sounds painful, but isn’t as awful as it sounds.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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