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A major focus of cognitive therapies is to __________?

Correct answer: D. Change false beliefs

  • A. Expose unhealthy emotions
  • B. Interpret childhood events
  • C. Reinforce positive behavior
  • D. Change false beliefs

Explanation

Cognitive therapies target distorted or false beliefs because these beliefs contribute to unhealthy emotions and behavior. Interpreting childhood events is more characteristic of psychoanalysis, while reinforcement is central to behavior therapy.

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