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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

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Definition: A type of therapy commonly used to treat phobias. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on stopping the negative automatic thoughts that are associated with the feared object or situation, replacing them with more rational thoughts instead.

Techniques used may include:

Cognitive Reframing

Systematic Desensitization
Also Known As: Cognitive Behavior Therapy; CBT
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