Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-17
Which cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) technique involves identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to replace them with more realistic and positive ones?
A) Exposure therapy
B) Cognitive restructuring
C) Mindfulness meditation
D) Dialectical behavior therapy
Explanation
Cognitive restructuring is a core component of CBT that helps individuals recognize and alter distorted thinking patterns, such as catastrophizing or all-or-nothing thinking.