Cognitive Behaviourial Therapy: Psychological Intervention To Phobia

Question 1

What does cognitive behavioural therapy combine?

Answer 1

Cognitive and behavioural strategies

Question 2

What does cognitive behavioural therapy help manage

Answer 2

Feelings and actions surrounding a specific phobia

Question 3

What does the cognitive component aim to change

Answer 3

Persons irrational way of thinking

Question 4

Why does the cognitive component want to change a persons irrational way of thinking

Answer 4

Better cope with the way they process the phobic stimulus

Question 5

Why is it essential for the cognitive component to address irrational thoughts

Answer 5

As it may exacerbate their symptoms

Question 6

What does the behavioural component try to incorporate to reduce anxiety regarding phobias

Answer 6

Behavioural strategies

Question 7

What may the patient be taught in the behavioural component (2)

Answer 7

Breathing and muscle relaxation

Question 8

What is the aim of the behavioural component

Answer 8

To better deal with anxiety symptoms