behavior therapy
[/bɪˈheɪvjər ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: behavior therapies
terapia comportamental
1. A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors rather than exploring unconscious motivations or past experiences
The therapist recommended behavior therapy to help the patient overcome their anxiety disorder.
O terapeuta recomendou terapia comportamental para ajudar o paciente a superar seu transtorno de ansiedade.
2. A therapeutic approach based on principles of classical and operant conditioning to modify unwanted behaviors
Behavior therapy has proven effective in treating phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A terapia comportamental provou ser eficaz no tratamento de fobias e transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo.
In both Brazil and the USA, behavior therapy represents a scientifically-grounded approach to mental health treatment that emerged prominently in the mid-20th century. In Brazil, it is widely recognized in clinical psychology and psychiatry, often used alongside cognitive approaches. In the USA, behavior therapy is a cornerstone of clinical training and is frequently integrated into evidence-based treatment protocols for various psychological disorders.
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