cognitive therapy

noun

: psychotherapy that emphasizes the substitution of desirable patterns of thinking for maladaptive or faulty ones
especially : cognitive behavioral therapy
abbreviation CT
compare behavior therapy

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Medication, exercise, cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques, sleep restriction therapy and avoiding naps have all been put forward as ways of improving sleep and battling insomnia. New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024 This may include physical therapy for weakness and coordination difficulties, cognitive therapy for signs of dementia, and psychotherapy or medication for mood disorders. Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024 It was not revealed which type of stroke Shortz had, but as the Mayo Clinic points out, rehabilitation can range from exercises to improve motor skills to cognitive therapies. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 Oftentimes, cognitive therapy can aid emotional regulation by teaching proper coping mechanisms. Donna Sarkar, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2021 See all Example Sentences for cognitive therapy 

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cognitive therapy was in 1970

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“Cognitive therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cognitive%20therapy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cognitive therapy

noun
: psychotherapy that emphasizes the substitution of desirable patterns of thinking for maladaptive or faulty ones
especially : cognitive behavioral therapy
abbreviation CT
compare behavior therapy
cognitive therapist noun

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