behavioral therapy (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈθɛrəpi/
Definition
A type of psychotherapy that uses principles of learning theory to help people change unwanted behaviors and develop new, more adaptive ones.
Examples
Cognitive behavioral therapy is widely used to treat anxiety disorders.
The therapist recommended a course of behavioral therapy for the patient's addiction.
How to Use behavioral therapy
- behavioral therapy for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the condition or problem being treated. — "Behavioral therapy for phobias has a high success rate."
- behavioral therapy techniques (collocation)
- Refers to the specific methods and strategies used in this type of therapy. — "The workshop introduced new behavioral therapy techniques for managing stress."
- cognitive behavioral therapy (collocation)
- A specific, widely recognized form of behavioral therapy that integrates cognitive principles. — "She found cognitive behavioral therapy very helpful in overcoming her anxiety."
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