Which of the following is true about cognitive therapy?

A. In cognitive therapy, the therapist helps the client identify irrational thought patterns and then challenges these thoughts.
B. In cognitive therapy, the therapist applies the principles of classical and operant conditioning to treat psychological disorders.
C. In cognitive therapy, the therapist focuses more on symptom relief than major personality change
D. In cognitive therapy, several people who share a common problem all meet regularly with a therapist to help themselves and one another


Answer: A

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