An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of a name or phrase. Acronyms are often used in psychology to refer to different therapies, theories, or assessments.

Examples of acronyms used in psychology include:

Acronyms can be helpful in psychology as they make it easier to refer to complex theories and treatment methods, but it's also important to know the full name of the acronym as well, to understand the full scope of what it represents.

 

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