Of the types of psychological therapy discussed throughout the text, psychosocial treatments of schizophrenia are MOST often based on ______ therapy.

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Psychosocial treatments of schizophrenia are often based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT has shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and improving functioning in individuals with schizophrenia. Other types of therapy such as existential, emotion-focused, and brief psychodynamic may be used in conjunction with CBT or as standalone treatments, but they are not as commonly utilized in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Of the Types of Psychological Therapy Discussed Throughout the Text