Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Vocabulary

verb to make something correct or accurate

adjective having a direct or honest manner

adverb in a direct or honest manner

• The professor set straight the misconceptions about the theory during the lecture.
• I had to set my friend straight about the correct way to solve the math problem.
• I had to set that gossip straight before it spread any further.
• The therapist helped me set straight my thoughts and emotions during our session.

adjective describing the state of being fixed in place or unable to move

preposition indicating that something is attached or adhering to something else

• The engineer was stuck on a difficult problem with the new design.
• I'm stuck on level 5 of this game and can't figure out how to pass it.
• I'm totally stuck on this math homework, can you help me out?
• She's been stuck on her ex-boyfriend for months and can't seem to move on.