Answer The Greek word is atomos, which means indivisible. The Greek word is made up of the prefix a, meaning not [as in asymptomatic, and atypical] and temnein, mea â¦ ning to cut.
A thought process for developing healthier thinking. Cognitive behavior therapy is based on a cognitive theory of psychopathology. The cognitive model describes how peopleâs perceptions of, or spontaneous thoughts about, situations influence their emotional, behavioral (and often physiological) reactions. Individualsâ perceptions are often distorted and dysfunctional when they are distressed.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for depression. At the heart of CBT is an assumption that a person's mood is directly related to his or her patterns of thought. Negative, dysfunctional thinking affects a person's mood, sense of self, behavior, and even physical state. The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to help a person learn to recognize negative patterns of thought, evaluate their validity, and replace them with healthier ways of thinking.