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rational-emotive behavior therapy

ra·tion·al-e·mo·tive be·hav·ior ther·a·py or ra·tion·al-e·mo·tive ther·a·py


noun 
Definition:
 
cognitive therapy: a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy in which somebody is encouraged to examine and change irrational thought patterns and beliefs in order to reduce dysfunctional behavior

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