Explain the difference between cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy

What will be an ideal response?


Cognitive therapy focuses on how thoughts and ideas influence feelings and behavior. The patient learns to identify and correct faulty thinking patterns. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing a person's actions to establish healthier behavior patterns. It helps the patient to respond to challenging situations more effectively.

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A) Rapid weight gain B) Growth spurt C) Softening voice D) Breast development

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Which of the following clients is most likely to be susceptible to developing a neurogenic fever? A client who has:

A) Stage II Alzheimer disease B) Sustained a head injury in a bicycle crash C) Become delirious after the administration of a benzodiazepine D) Begun taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for the treatment of depression

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The anatomical name of the kneecap is the:

A) fibula B) patella C) phalanx D) tarsus

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The medical term that describes an abnormal, involuntary holding of urine in the bladder is

A. overflow incontinence B. functional incontinence C. stress incontinence D. enuresis E. urinary retention

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