Question 1

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

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The use of terms like irrational, maladaptive, and dysfunctional is generally discouraged, especially for marginalized groups, as it can be stigmatizing and counterproductive.

Question 2

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

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

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

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Question 5

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__________ .

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The client is using a task-oriented coping statement because he is focusing on the task at hand (what he has to say) rather than on his anxiety or the potential for a panic attack, which is a strategy to manage the situation by concentrating on the actions needed to succeed.

Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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Coping thoughts are strategies to manage or adapt to stressful situations, but they do not guarantee an almost flawless response, as individual reactions and outcomes can vary.

Question 8

As a helper, when would you use cognitive modeling?

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Question 9

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.

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Question 10

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

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Coping thoughts or coping statements are designed to counteract or challenge negative, self-defeating thoughts, thereby helping individuals manage stress and anxiety more effectively.

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