Question 1

In cognitive therapy, thoughts are believed to be

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Cognitive therapy posits that thoughts influence emotions and behavior, suggesting that changing maladaptive thoughts can lead to changes in emotions and behavior.

Question 2

According to Kelly,

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Kelly's theory of personal constructs suggests that individuals use personal constructs to interpret and predict events, helping them make sense of reality.

Question 3

In the treatment of depression, Beck found that

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Cognitive therapy has been shown to be more effective than medication in the treatment of depression.

Question 4

In cognitive therapy, background factors

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Background factors are important in cognitive therapy because they can contribute to the development of dysfunctional thinking patterns, which the therapy aims to address.

Question 5

Cognitive theorists view the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as

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Question 6

Target(s) of intervention in cognitive therapy is/are

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Cognitive therapy targets thoughts, feelings, and actions, as these are interconnected and influence each other in the cognitive model.

Question 7

In cognitive therapy, clients are encouraged to view core beliefs as

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In cognitive therapy, clients are encouraged to view core beliefs as ideas that can be challenged and changed, rather than as absolute truths or fixed self-definitions.

Question 8

A man finds out that he was not given a promotion. Which is the best example of a core cognition he might have in response to this situation?

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Core cognitions are fundamental beliefs about oneself. Option B reflects a belief about his own abilities, which is a core cognition.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true of schemas?

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Schemas can influence thoughts and behaviors, but negative automatic thoughts can change without necessarily altering the underlying negative schemas.

Question 10

Which of the following is not true of cognitive therapy?

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Cognitive therapy involves collaboration between therapist and client, rather than the therapist acting as an authority figure.

Question 11

Ariel, a cognitive therapist, asked her client, "What was going through your mind just then?" Her most likely objective was to

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Ariel's objective was likely to identify automatic thoughts, which are often targeted in cognitive therapy to understand and modify unhelpful thinking patterns.

Question 12

Cognitive therapists view empathy as

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Cognitive therapists consider empathy essential for building a positive therapeutic alliance, which is crucial for effective therapy.

Question 13

In cognitive therapy, mood inventories are

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Mood inventories are frequently used in cognitive therapy to assess and track changes in a client's mood over time.

Question 14

When treating young people who represent diverse ethnic and cultural groups, cognitive therapy

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Cognitive therapy is recommended for young people from diverse ethnic and cultural groups as it can be adapted to meet the specific cultural needs and contexts of the individual.

Question 15

Which of the following does not typically characterize cognitive therapy?

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Cognitive therapy is generally structured to be a short-term treatment, focusing on specific problems and goals, rather than long-term treatment.

Question 16

Describe at least five of the important principles of cognitive therapy.

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Question 17

Define the following and explain their role in cognitive therapy: automatic thought, intermediate belief, core belief, and schema.

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Question 18

Describe the steps or procedures in an initial session of cognitive therapy. How do these differ from the procedures typically used in a second session.

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Question 19

List the six elements of a case formulation.

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Question 20

Identify three automatic thoughts that the following client might have. Explain three different approaches that you might use to help him evaluate the reality of his cognitions:
"I feel so out of place at this school. Everyone else seems to know what they are doing and are so confident. I am the first person in my family to go to college. I'm sure that most people had family members who could help them get ready and give them good advice. But I was totally on my own. I'm really worried that my preparation wasn't good enough. I went to a small high school in a small town. I just didn't have exposure to a lot of the experiences other students seem to have had."

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Quiz 14: Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy