Behavior Therapy

Definition

Behavior therapy is a therapeutic approach that applies principles of learning to help individuals change undesirable behaviors.

Related terms

Systematic Desensitization:

A type of exposure therapy that involves gradually exposing patients to an anxiety-causing stimulus until they become desensitized to it.

Aversion Therapy:

A form of psychological treatment where the patient is exposed to a stimulus while simultaneously being subjected to some form of discomfort with aim to create an aversion towards something harmful or undesirable.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):

A psycho-social intervention aiming at improving mental health which focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.