Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Which of the following is short and efficacious treatment for a wide range of psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and borderline personality?

Options:

CBT

RET

Logotherapy

Systematic desensitisation

Correct Answer:

CBT

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: CBT

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, structured, and highly effective therapy.

  • It is used to treat a wide range of psychological disorders like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and more.

  • It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

The other options:

  • RET (Rational Emotive Therapy) ➔ Focuses mainly on changing irrational beliefs.

  • Logotherapy ➔ Focuses on finding meaning in life (developed by Viktor Frankl).

  • Systematic Desensitisation ➔ Specifically used for treating phobias and anxiety, not a broad range of disorders.