Deck 11: Cognitive Change Strategies: Reframing, Cognitive Modeling, and Cognitive Restructuring

Question 1

The self-statement, "This person is probably wishing our meeting was done. I'm a horrible speaker," is an example of a client engaging in a a problem situation.

A) self-defeating thought before
B) self-enhancing thought before
C) self-defeating thought during
D) self-enhancing thought after

Answer 1

C

Question 2

is based on the assumption that many behaviors are useful in some but not all contexts or conditions.

A) Meaning reframing
B) Context reframing
C) Cognitive restructuring
D) Functional fixity

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Cognitive restructuring has its roots in all EXCEPT which of the following?

A) Uncovering the genesis of maladaptive schemas
B) Eliminating distorted or invalid inferences
C) Disputing irrational thoughts or beliefs
D) Developing new, healthier cognitions, and patterns of responding

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The self-statement, "I'm just going to be myself when I meet this person," is an example of a client engaging in a problem situation.

A) self-defeating thought before
B) self-enhancing thought before
C) self-defeating thought during
D) self-enhancing thought after

Question 5

are cognitive structures in which concepts or beliefs are stored in and activated from memory.

A) Distorted thoughts
B) Cognitive beliefs
C) Schemas
D) Dichotomous thoughts

Question 6

Modeled verbalization in cognitive restructuring utilizes mastery self-talk to cope with frustrations.

Question 7

Identify the category of distorted automatic thought that appears best suited to the following self-statement: "I'll fail the class, get thrown out of school, and won't be able to get a job. I'll be homeless."

A) Blaming
B) Judgment focused
C) Discounting positives
D) Catastrophizing

Question 8

In the step of the reframing process, the helper engages the client in repeated role-play or imagery to help the client attend to other features in the problem situation in order to embody new perceptual responses leading to a felt sense of relief, strength, or optimism.

A) modification of perceptions in situations of concern
B) deliberate enactment of selected perceptual features
C) identification of client perceptions and feelings in problem situations
D) rationale: purpose and overview of the procedure

Question 9

is a procedure in which practitioners demonstrate to clients what to say to themselves while performing a task.

A) Cognitive modeling
B) Reframing
C) Cognitive restructuring
D) Schema restructuring

Question 10

In carrying out the last step in cognitive modeling with self-instructional training, the client:

A) whispers the instructions while performing the task.
B) performs the task while instructing him/herself aloud.
C) performs the task (previously modeled by the helper) while the helper instructs the client aloud.
D) performs the task while instructing him/herself covertly.

Question 11

All of the following statements are true about reframing EXCEPT:

A) modifies the client's perceptions of a difficult situation or behavior.
B) context or meaning may be reframed.
C) provides an alternative view by directly confronting the client and his/her behaviors.
D) may help one person understand the experiences of another.

Question 12

All of the following were identified as categories of maladaptive themes and schemas EXCEPT:

A) impaired autonomy and performance.
B) impaired reality testing.
C) disconnection and rejection.
D) other-directedness.

Question 13

Cognitive therapy approaches assume that clients' problematic emotions and behaviors stem from:

A) the manner in which clients perceive, experience, and interpret events.
B) a client's environmental context.
C) socio-political factors such as marginalization and oppression.
D) behaviors of persons in the client's social network.

Question 14

Guidelines for using cognitive restructuring in a culturally sensitive manner comprise all EXCEPT which of the following?

A) Offer an educational rather than therapeutic rationale in order to reduce stigma.
B) Employ a didactic approach with specific and direct homework assignments.
C) Streamline the procedure to one or two steps rather than multistep processes.
D) Clearly identify goals of targeting irrational and maladaptive cognitions.

Question 15

When a helper engages in perspective-taking in a manner that fosters understanding the client from the "outside in," this is an example of empathy.

A) cognitive
B) affective
C) cultural
D) relational

Question 16

All of the following are true statements in regards to reframing when a client is faced with a problematic situation EXCEPT:

A) reframing tends to reduce client defensiveness.
B) reframing helps to mobilize a client's resources and forces for change.
C) reframing can shift the focus from negative self-attributions of behavior to analyses of important contextual and situational influences.
D) reframing is associated with decreased self-efficacy.

Question 17

When a client engaging in cognitive modeling thinks about the sequence of steps while carrying out the task, this is an example of .

A) overt external guidance
B) covert self-guidance
C) faded overt self-guidance
D) overt self-guidance

Question 18

All EXCEPT which of the following statements are TRUE in regards to schemas?

A) Schemas are activated to help us interpret our present experiences.
B) The genesis of problematic schemas can be traced back to childhood traumatic experiences.
C) Schemas can be tenacious in their resistance to challenge and change.
D) Schemas shape how we interpret ourselves in the world.

Question 19

In cognitive therapy, emotions and motivations are not integral factors within the change strategy.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the six steps in cognitive restructuring?

A) Identification of thoughts and schemas during problem situations
B) Introduction and practice of coping thoughts
C) Shifting from self-defeating to coping thoughts
D) Introduction and practice of negative self-statements

Question 21

All of the following were identified as guidelines for cognitive therapy and cognitive restructuring EXCEPT:

A) be careful about the language you use when describing a client's cognitions.
B) provide an educational rationale for cognitive restructuring rather than a therapeutic one.
C) the use of the terms irrational, maladaptive, and dysfunctional are encouraged for those marginalized by the mainstream.
D) adapt language of cognitive restructuring into the client's primary language.

Question 22

What is the difference between overt and covert self-guidance in cognitive modeling?

Question 23

What is the purpose of coping thoughts? Please compose three coping thoughts for a client who is overwhelmed with test-taking anxiety.

Question 24

A client tells herself to "take a deep breath" when feeling stressed. This would be considered a .

A) positive self-statement
B) task-oriented coping statement
C) statement to cope with being overwhelmed
D) situational coping statement

Question 25

A client who experiences panic attacks that prevent him from public speaking and tells himself to "concentrate on what I have to say" is using a .

A) positive self-statement
B) task-oriented coping statement
C) statement to cope with being overwhelmed
D) situational coping statement

Question 26

Define three categories of automatic thoughts and provide an example of each.

Question 27

Coping thoughts help a person conquer or respond to a situation in an almost flawless manner.

Question 28

As a helper, when would you use cognitive modeling?

Question 29

Client: "I know I have to go to the dentist, but I don't like the small examination room. It's like the walls are closing in on me and then he comes at me with the drill." Please compose two reframing responses for this client.

Question 30

Thoughts that are incompatible with self-defeating thoughts may be considered coping thoughts or coping statements.