cog·ni·tive (k g n -tv)adj. 1. Of, characterized by, involving, or relating to cognition. 2. Having a basis in or reducible to empirical factual knowledge. |
Cognitive
The ability (or lack of) to think, learn, and memorize.
Mentioned in: Vegetative State
cognitive
[kog′nitiv]
pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, memory, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.
cognitive (cog´nitiv),
adj/n pertaining to the mental processes of knowing, perceiving, or being aware; an expression of intellectual capacity.
Patient discussion about cognitive.
Q. What is cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of depression? What is it all about? Please explain? Could someone who has actually had this explain what it is all about. I don't want to get a copy and paste answer from a web page somewhere, just a simple explanation in plain simple terms that I could relate to.
A. The focus of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the thought process(es) that lead the patient to depression, for example thoughts of worthlessness etc. CBT has the advantages of being of brief or fixed duration, cost-effective and can foster results in short period, may heighten expectation of rapid change and encourage optimism. However, not every one is suitable for such a constructed and limited approach.
The therapy may be done in a group or in one-on-one sessions, and performed by a professional, so consulting one about the use of this modality may be wise.
Read more or ask a question about cognitiveThe therapy may be done in a group or in one-on-one sessions, and performed by a professional, so consulting one about the use of this modality may be wise.
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