Deck 6: Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches to Counseling in Schools

Question 1

At times, parents may be unknowingly contributing to the concern.In these instances, they might be considered:

A)colleagues
B)collaborators
C)co-clients
D)consultants

Answer 1

C

Question 2

At times CBT-oriented helpers enlist the help of families in implementing an intervention with a child, especially younger children.In these instances, parents would be viewed as:

A)colleagues
B)collaborators
C)co-clients
D)consultants

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Cognitive-behavioral interventions represent an integration of all but what:

A)behavioral approaches
B)self- regulation research
C)cognitive therapies
D)reality therapies

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Behavioral approaches were originally based on:

A)children
B)adults
C)animals
D)adolescents

Question 5

If students have an irrational belief system, they may view themselves as:

A)inferior
B)lovable
C)superior
D)enchanting

Question 6

Children are ________ reliant on their environments when compared to adults.

A)equally
B)somewhat less
C)less
D)more

Question 7

If parents are working with the counselor to determine the nature of the concern, they might be considered:

A)colleagues
B)collaborators
C)co-clients
D)consultants

Question 8

What is defined as an "organized set of beliefs, attitudes, memories and expectations, along with a set of strategies for using this body of knowledge in an adaptive manner".

A)behaviors
B)automatic thoughts
C)automatic feelings
D)cognitions

Question 9

"I am stupid and incapable" is an example of:

A)inclusion
B)catastrophizing
C)an inability to tolerate frustration
D)global ratings and labels placed on oneself

Question 10

When a helper is using their knowledge and experience to identify concerns they are acting as a(n):

A)diagnostician
B)consultant
C)collaborator
D)educator

Question 11

Avoidance of social situations is an example of a(n):

A)attitude
B)automatic thought
C)behavior
D)belief

Question 12

Much of the early research on CBT has been conducted in:

A)clinical settings
B)school settings
C)hospital settings
D)residential settings

Question 13

Irrational thoughts are usually identified by the inclusion of the word:

A)will
B)possibly
C)should
D)may

Question 14

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is directed toward four systems of response.These systems include all but which:

A)behavioral
B)affective
C)cognitive
D)spiritual

Question 15

Who developed Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy?

A)Bandura
B)Ellis
C)Glasser
D)Freud

Question 16

A pattern of erroneous or exaggerated thinking is referred to by the umbrella term:

A)internalizing
B)cognitive distortions
C)global ratings
D)catastrophizing

Question 17

The goal of this is to help an individual manage or control the physiological response that might accompany anxiety or high levels of arousal:

A)affective education
B)relaxation training
C)role playing
D)problem solving

Question 18

Cognitive theorists first introduced their models of therapy and began integrating behavioral techniques into their approach in the:

A)early 1930s
B)early 1940s
C)early 1960s
D)early 1970s

Question 19

Behavioral intervention includes the use of all but what:

A)positive reinforcement
B)extinction
C)the empty chair
D)shaping

Question 20

According to Dobson and Dozois, the three fundamental propositions of cognitive-behavioral therapy include all but what:

A)Cognitive activity affects behavior
B)Cognitive activity may be monitored and altered
C)Desired behavior change may be effected through cognitive change
D)Feelings affect cognitive activity

Question 21

Current research suggests that CBT delivered in a school setting yields similar outcomes to delivery in clinical contexts.

Question 22

One of the important roles of cognitive-based interventions is to help student clients to learn how to identify and express emotions appropriately.

Question 23

Because of the central nature of behaviors, change in behavior is viewed as a precursor to cognitive change.

Question 24

Discuss the structure of CBT sessions.

Question 25

Cognitive-behavioral interventions focus on understanding how individuals interpret their experiences and the effects of these interpretations on their emotional and behavioral functioning.

Question 26

Discuss the role of school based helpers who adopt a CBT orientation.

Question 27

From a cognitive perspective, the observable actions of the individual are the most important component of change.

Question 28

Describe the importance of developing a therapeutic alliance and how you plan on accomplishing this with your clients.

Question 29

School-based professionals working from a CBT model must attend to both the internal and external factors that affect student clients.

Question 30

Treatment components of CBT may be introduced using workbooks, stories, puppets, drawings, and other types of hands-on activities

Question 31

With the heightened emphasis on evidence-based practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy has become an approach that is frequently used in the schools.

Question 32

Discuss the role of homework in CBT and give examples of a few homework assignments you may assign.

Question 33

Behavior is not mediated by one's internal thoughts.

Question 34

There is no need for school-based professionals to develop therapeutic relationships with their student clients if they are using a very structured cognitive-behavioral intervention.