Jill was surprised at how much her therapist challenged her beliefs concerning her social anxiety. Her therapist kept having her make counter-arguments against many of the thoughts she had that pertained to her anxiety. Jill's therapist is practicing what approach?

A) client-centered therapies
B) cognitive therapy
C) behavior therapy
D) rational emotive behavior therapy

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thought patterns in contributing to psychological disorders, seeking to modify dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes.

Counter-Arguments

Arguments presented to oppose or refute the points made in another argument, often used in debates or critical discussions.

Social Anxiety

A feeling of unease, worry, or fear about social situations, often driven by a fear of being judged or embarrassed by others.