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CBT

American  
[see-bee-tee] / ˈsiˈbiˈti /

abbreviation

  1. 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.

  2. Chicago Board of Trade.


CBT British  

abbreviation

  1. computer-based training

  2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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She thinks Dr. Crowchild’s CBT will benefit me.

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CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy, which sounds painful, but isn’t as awful as it sounds.

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These counselors conducted self counseling sessions with AI models prompted to act as CBT therapists.

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The CBT, often referred to as a "luxury tax," sets thresholds for total payroll.

From Barron's

The Dodgers' luxury tax payroll for 2026 is reportedly around $396 million -- nearly $90 million over the highest CBT threshold.

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