Aaron Beck

Definition

Aaron Beck is a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist, known for developing Cognitive Therapy (CT) and the Beck Depression Inventory. He has significantly contributed to the field of cognitive psychology.

Related terms

Cognitive Therapy:

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change thought patterns leading to negative emotions or behaviors.

Beck Depression Inventory: A self-report scale used by healthcare professionals to measure the severity of depression in diagnosed patients.

Cognitive Psychology:

The study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem-solving, creativity, and thinking."