Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Question 1

Cognitions are

Answer 1

thoughts

beliefs or

perceptions

Question 2

CBT involves the process of

Answer 2

• knowing or identifying
• understanding or
• having insight into these thought processes.

The therapy then aims to change behaviour by:

• teaching pts new ways of positive thinking.

Pts need to be able to recognise their own negative cognitions,

• including their anxieties and worries.