Question

In order to overcome an eating disorder, Sevilla’s therapist works to help her change her cognitive distortions and self-defeating behaviors by helping her learn to identify such behaviors.
What kind of psychotherapeutic orientation does this exemplify? Group of answer choices
A. behavior therapy
B. cognitive therapy
C. humanistic therapy
D. psychodynamic psychotherapy

Answer 1

Answer:

B. cognitive therapy

Explanation:

Cognitive therapy: In psychology, the term cognitive therapy refers to the process of focusing on the present or ongoing behavior, communication, and thinking instead of focusing on the past experiences in an individual's life and considered to be oriented towards problem-solving.

The therapy is useful in treating various problems, for example, fears, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, panic attacks, and personality problems.

Cognitive therapy aims at changing or altering the self-defeating behaviors and cognitive distortions in an individual's life.