Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is best described as ______________________.
A. a therapy approach that focuses on uncovering negative automatic thought patterns that impede mental health and was created by Aaron Beck
B. a therapy approach created by Albert Ellis that focuses on changing the irrational beliefs that are believed to impede mental health
C. a therapy that applies the principles of classical and operant conditioning to help people change maladaptive behaviors
D. a range of treatment approaches to alter faulty cognitions and maladaptive behaviors
Answer: D
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