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 a short-term, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that helps patients correct inaccurate, negative thought patterns. These negative thought patterns are believed to cause or contribute to relationship problems, low self-esteem and mental health disorders like depression or anxiety.ognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that helps patients correct inaccurate, negative thought patterns. These negative thought patterns are believed to cause or contribute to relationship problems, low self-esteem and mental health disorders like depression or anxiety.