key term - Cognitive Therapy

Definition

Cognitive therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change thought patterns that lead to harmful behaviors or feelings.

Related terms

Schema:

A mental framework or body of knowledge that organizes and synthesizes information about a person, place, or thing.

Cognitive Dissonance:

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Self-Efficacy:

An individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.