Deck 14: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Coping Skills

Question 1

The first step in self-instructional training is

A)covert self-instructions.
B)cognitive modeling.
C)cognitive participant modeling.
D)overt self-instructions.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A runner in a race tells herself, "Just another quarter mile and you've made it." This serves to

A)focus attention.
B)guide behavior.
C)provide encouragement.
D)reduce anxiety.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The end goal of self-instructional training is for the client to

A)vocalize self-instruction across multiple tasks.
B)perform a task while the model verbalizes the instructions.
C)independently provide silent self-instruction.
D)learn how to verbalize self-instructions.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The self-instruction, "There is no reason to be afraid," serves to

A)reduce anxiety.
B)focus attention.
C)guide behavior.
D)provide encouragement.

Question 5

The first stage of problem solving involves

A)setting overall goals.
B)defining the problem.
C)generating solutions.
D)adopting the mindset.

Question 6

Directed self-talk is known as

A)self-instruction.
B)covert modeling.
C)covert prompting.
D)thinking-aloud.

Question 7

Problem-solving skills that are taught as a regular part of a seventh-grade class would be an example of problem-solving

A)therapy.
B)training.
C)practice.
D)regiment.

Question 8

Self-instructional training was developed by

A)Jacobson.
B)Meichenbaum.
C)Beck.
D)Goldfried.

Question 9

One way to increase the effectiveness of self-instructional training is

A)not to involve school-teachers as change agents.
B)to teach the children indirectly through their parents.
C)to encourage children to generate their own instructions.
D)to space sessions over the course of the school-year.

Question 10

One advantage to overt self-instruction is that the client

A)can apply the skill to any setting.
B)may show a decrease of maladaptive thoughts.
C)is less likely to be embarrassed socially.
D)will better attend to the instructions.

Question 11

Problem-solving therapy is the application of problem solving to

A)treat presenting problems.
B)reinforce self-instructions.
C)attenuate peripheral conditions.
D)restructure cognitive distortions.

Question 12

In behavior therapy, problem solving refers to the process by which one

A)manipulates cognitive heuristics.
B)employs solutions under adverse conditions.
C)generates options and then implements one.
D)engages in productive trial-and-error.

Question 13

The self-instruction, "Pack underwear, socks, and toothbrush," serves to

A)focus attention.
B)provide encouragement.
C)guide behavior.
D)reduce anxiety.

Question 14

For which of the following problems would a reaction-focused goal most likely be appropriate-

A)The death of a loved one
B)Flunking out of school
C)Feelings of depression
D)Needing a date for a party

Question 15

The final step in self-instructional training is

A)cognitive modeling.
B)cognitive participant modeling.
C)covert self-instructions.
D)overt self-instructions.

Question 16

Self-instructional training was first used to treat

A)schizophrenic behaviors.
B)obsessive thoughts.
C)eating disorders.
D)impulsive behaviors.

Question 17

A teacher is demonstrating how to read a simple book.As she looks at a page in the book, she says: "What is the picture about- Oh, a cat and a dog playing.Now let me see if I can sound out the words.`KA' `AH' `TAH'...." The teacher is serving as a _____ model.

A)self
B)covert
C)natural
D)cognitive

Question 18

Generalization of self-instruction skills is primarily modified by the

A)therapist-client relationship.
B)presenting problem.
C)reinforcement schedule.
D)types of instructions learned.

Question 19

Problem-solving therapy was begun by

A)D'Zurilla.
B)Meichenbaum.
C)Christensen.
D)Beck.

Question 20

In the order of self-instructional training the client first observes a model perform the behavior, then

A)performs the task while the model instructs.
B)practices repeating the self-instructions.
C)self-instructs silently while behaving.
D)speaks aloud while performing the behavior.

Question 21

Situation-focused goals attempt to

A)prevent panicked responding.
B)manage one's emotions.
C)change the circumstance.
D)solidify one's position.

Question 22

Relapse prevention consists of

A)specific procedures for handling lapses.
B)booster sessions encouraging maintenance.
C)preemptive pharmacological interventions.
D)remedial coping skills training.

Question 23

In order to inoculate clients against relapses caused by social pressure, therapists provide

A)assertive behaviors.
B)cognitive restructuring.
C)communication skills.
D)progressive relaxation.

Question 24

Reaction-focused goals attempt to

A)adopt an adaptive orientation.
B)manage other people's emotions.
C)organize impactful feelings.
D)change one's interpretation.

Question 25

The "best" solution in problem solving is determined by the _____ of the solution.

A)social context
B)efficiency
C)practicality
D)consequences

Question 26

One reason clients often fail to apply problem-solving skills uniformly is that they

A)did not receive adequate reinforcement.
B)fail to identify difficulties as problems.
C)generate anti-social alternatives.
D)cannot remember the procedure.

Question 27

Negative problem orientation refers to the general tendency to

A)generate passive solutions.
B)view problems as threats.
C)solve problems with violence.
D)only identify reaction-focused goals.

Question 28

Entertaining any and all solutions to a problem is known as

A)brainstorming.
B)problem solving.
C)open-ended insight.
D)creative flexibility.

Question 29

Stress inoculation training was developed by

A)Lochman.
B)D'Zurilla.
C)Meichenbaum.
D)Jacobson.

Question 30

In order to inoculate clients against relapses due to the tension and discomfort of negative emotional states, therapists provide

A)assertive behaviors.
B)cognitive restructuring.
C)communication skills.
D)progressive relaxation.

Question 31

In relapse prevention, lifestyle balance refers to an acceptable combination of

A)addictive and pro-social behaviors.
B)familial and otherwise-social behaviors.
C)obligatory and enjoyable behaviors.
D)behavior and contingent reinforcement.

Question 32

Stress inoculation : stress-evoking events :: _____ : microorganisms

A)drug therapy
B)primary prevention
C)biological immunization
D)behavioral immunization

Question 33

Brainstorming is usually associated with the _____ stage of problem solving.

A)deciding on solutions
B)generating solutions
C)setting goals
D)defining the problem

Question 34

One caveat of implementing the solution is that the client

A)must have the requisite skills.
B)may fail to identify the correct time.
C)often expects the therapist's help.
D)is likely to experience anxiety.

Question 35

The essential treatment component of stress inoculation training is

A)developing an orientation.
B)learning coping skills.
C)problem-solving training.
D)cognitive modeling.

Question 36

In order to inoculate clients against relapses caused by interpersonal conflicts, therapists provide

A)assertive behaviors.
B)cognitive restructuring.
C)communication skills.
D)progressive relaxation.

Question 37

The major difference between a lapse and a relapse concerns the

A)cause.
B)location.
C)quantity.
D)consequence.

Question 38

To demonstrate the problem-solving process, the therapist may employ

A)role-playing.
B)prompting.
C)shaping.
D)cognitive modeling.

Question 39

Stress inoculation training involves learning coping skills and

A)the appropriate situations in which to use them.
B)practicing them while exposed to stress.
C)how to discriminate between types of stress.
D)problem-solving self-instruction skills.

Question 40

The correct order of the three phases of stress inoculation training is

A)conceptualization, application, coping skills acquisition.
B)coping skills acquisition, application, conceptualization.
C)conceptualization, coping skills acquisition, application.
D)coping skills acquisition, conceptualization, application.

Question 41

With empathetic joining, couples seek to achieve acceptance through

A)spending time together.
B)sharing their feelings.
C)inviting a friend's counsel.
D)holding one another.

Question 42

Detachment in integrative behavior therapy requires that clients

A)temporarily retreat from one another.
B)completely withhold from positive exchanges.
C)view the problem independent from the couple.
D)suspend negative emotion during therapy.

Question 43

A husband thinks that he told his wife that he wouldn't be home for dinner, but his wife is sure that he did not.This is an example of a cognitive discrepancy in

A)perceptions.
B)expectations.
C)assumptions.
D)attributions.

Question 44

One additional benefit of traditional behavior couple therapy is that it may

A)improve job performance.
B)alleviate depression.
C)engender pro-sociality in children.
D)help with sexual dysfunction.

Question 45

In integrative behavioral couple therapy, cognitive restructuring would most likely be used to foster acceptance through

A)tolerance building.
B)self-care.
C)empathic joining.
D)detachment.

Question 46

The caring-days technique is used in cognitive-behavioral couple therapy to foster

A)acceptance of behavior.
B)positive behavior exchanges.
C)better communication.
D)stress inoculation.

Question 47

For what percentage of clients is traditional behavior couple therapy still effective 2 years after therapy-

A)95%
B)80%
C)65%
D)50%

Question 48

In addition to fostering positive behavior exchanges, traditional behavior couple therapy provides training in

A)stress inoculation.
B)financial management.
C)modern gender-roles.
D)problem-solving skills

Question 49

The most fundamental difference between traditional cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and integrative behavioral couple therapy concerns the

A)therapist-client relationship.
B)type of clientele.
C)therapy goals.
D)homework assignments.

Question 50

Integrative behavior couple therapy seeks to treat couples by inspiring

A)emotional acceptance.
B)goal-oriented coalition.
C)sexual reciprocity.
D)cultural adaptation.

Question 51

One partner's incorrectly inferring the cause of the other's actions results in a cognitive discrepancy of

A)assumptions.
B)attributions.
C)expectations.
D)perceptions.

Question 52

Developed by Markman, an alternative to couple's therapy involves

A)teaching relationship skills before problems develop.
B)courting individuals other than one's spouse.
C)bringing the prospect of divorce into the conversation.
D)limiting interaction to historically positive situations.

Question 53

A woman believes that she and her husband should have separate bank accounts, whereas her husband thinks they should have joint accounts.This is an example of a cognitive discrepancy in

A)attributions.
B)perceptions.
C)expectations.
D)assumptions.

Question 54

In integrative behavioral couple therapy, self-care involves

A)decreasing the burden upon one's partner.
B)empowerment for one's own fulfillment.
C)improving one's overall attractiveness.
D)taking responsibility for your partner's mood.