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There is scientific evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for the treatment of a variety of problems including anxiety, mood, eating, personality, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders. Treatment is often technique-driven, brief, direct, and time-limited to address specific psychological disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used in individual therapy as well as group settings and the techniques are often adapted for what kind of applications?
  1. Reality
  2. Self-help
  3. Desensitizing
  4. Ego functioning
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Answer - B - An example of self-help is keeping a diary of significant events and associated feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy was primarily developed through a merging of behavior therapy and cognitive therapy. While rooted in rather different theories, these two traditions find common ground in focusing on the here and now while alleviating symptoms.
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