Question 1

After a client learns to monitor negative automatic thoughts, the next step in Beck's cognitive therapy (CT) is to:

Accepted Answer

After the client learns to monitor negative automatic thoughts, the next step in Beck's cognitive therapy is to help the client evaluate the accuracy of these thoughts. This involves questioning the evidence, exploring alternative explanations, and generating rational responses to the thoughts. This process is known as cognitive restructuring, and it helps the client reframe negative thoughts in a more positive and realistic way. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. B is also involved in the therapy process, but it is not the next step after monitoring negative automatic thoughts. Option C and D are not part of Beck's cognitive therapy.

Question 2

Surrender of irrational beliefs and absolutist demands is to ______ therapy, as accurate and realistic perception of self, others, and external events is to ______ therapy.

Accepted Answer

Surrendering irrational beliefs and absolutist demands is a key component of Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), while accurate and realistic perceptions are the focus of cognitive therapy. Therefore, the correct choice is (C) rational-emotive (REBT); cognitive. The other options are unrelated or incorrect.

Question 3

According to Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy, people who suffer from major depressive disorder:

Accepted Answer

Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy emphasizes on negative cognitive bias that distorts the perception of people suffering from major depressive disorder. It suggests that people with depression have developed negative thinking patterns and distorted beliefs about themselves, others, and the world. A and D are not the primary focus of cognitive therapy, and B is not supported by empirical evidence.

Question 4

A therapy that uses a pragmatic approach and involves a treatment plan that integrates behavior modification techniques and cognitive therapy techniques is called:

Accepted Answer

The question describes a therapy approach that combines behavior modification techniques and cognitive therapy techniques, which is a core feature of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The other options (A, B, C) are specific therapy techniques but do not include both behavior modification and cognitive therapy as foundational components.

Question 5

In Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist strives to create a therapeutic climate of:

Accepted Answer

Beck's cognitive therapy emphasizes collaboration between the therapist and client in identifying and challenging negative thoughts and beliefs. The therapist works together with the client to create new, more adaptive thoughts and behaviors.

Question 6

The first step in Beck's cognitive therapy is to help the client:

Accepted Answer

Beck's cognitive therapy aims to identify and challenge the negative automatic thoughts that contribute to a client's problematic beliefs and behaviors. Therefore, recognizing and monitoring automatic thoughts is the first step of this therapy. A baseline record of the frequency of the problem behavior is not specific to cognitive therapy, and free association and dream interpretation are not central techniques in Beck's approach. Challenging irrational beliefs is a later step in the therapy process.

Question 7

According to Beck's cognitive therapy, psychological problems are caused by:

Accepted Answer

According to Beck's cognitive therapy, psychological problems result from negative cognitive biases, distorted thinking, and unrealistic beliefs. Individuals may perceive themselves, the world, and the future negatively due to faulty information processing. For instance, individuals may interpret neutral events as negative, overgeneralize, catastrophize and engage in black and white thinking. These cognitive distortions can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Therapy is aimed at identifying and modifying these negative thought patterns to alleviate psychological distress.

Question 8

Jeff has some technical glitches with his computer program during an important presentation at a company meeting. Although flustered, he quickly recovers, and carries on with his presentation. He gets a round of enthusiastic applause at the end and a personal compliment from the company president. But afterward, Jeff agonizes over his technical problems with the computer program and is certain that he has forever disgraced himself in the eyes of his superiors and will never get promoted. According to Beck's cognitive therapy (CT), Jeff is demonstrating a(n) _____ called _____.

Accepted Answer

Jeff is demonstrating a negative cognitive bias called selective abstraction, where he focuses solely on the negative aspect of his presentation (the technical glitches) and ignores the positive feedback and outcomes (the applause and the compliment from the company president).

Question 9

A therapy approach that is based on the idea that cognitions, behaviors, and emotional responses are interrelated, with each affecting the other, is called:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that a person's thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are interconnected and influence each other. The goal of CBT is to identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behaviors that may be contributing to psychological distress. This therapy approach has been shown to be effective for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, and substance use disorders.

Question 10

_____ is to rational-emotive therapy (REBT) as _____ is to cognitive therapy (CT).

Accepted Answer

Albert Ellis developed rational-emotive therapy (REBT) and Aaron Beck developed cognitive therapy (CT).

Question 11

Jake is a therapist who practices Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy, and Janice is a therapist who practices Albert Ellis's rational-emotive therapy. BOTH Jake and Janice would probably agree with which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

Both cognitive therapy and rational-emotive therapy emphasize the role of thoughts in influencing emotions and behaviors. Both would therefore agree with the statement that moods and emotions are the results of what people think about the events that happen to them, not the result of the events themselves. Options A, C and D are not necessarily core beliefs of cognitive therapy and rational-emotive therapy.

Question 12

_____ therapy refers to therapy that is provided by one or more therapists working with several people simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

Group therapy is provided by one or more therapists working with several people simultaneously. In group therapy, participants share their experiences, thoughts, and emotions and provide support and feedback to one another. This approach can be effective for addressing a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Question 13

Cognitive therapy, abbreviated CT, was developed by:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy (CT) was developed by Aaron Beck in the 1960s.

Question 14

As part of her treatment for an eating disorder, Anne's psychologist designs a treatment program that involves monitoring Anne's thoughts about food and her weight and recording her eating behavior and weight-control techniques. In addition, her therapist develops a behavior modification program that is designed to reward appropriate eating behavior and discourage inappropriate behaviors. Which therapy is Anne's psychologist using?

Accepted Answer

Anne's psychologist is using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT involves monitoring and changing negative or distorted thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. The use of behavior modification techniques reinforces positive behaviors and discourages negative behaviors. REBT focuses on identifying irrational thoughts and beliefs that cause negative emotions, but it does not typically involve behavior monitoring or modification. VR therapy and EMDR are specialized therapies for specific conditions and are not typically used for eating disorders.

Question 15

Which of the following is a key advantage of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

One of the key advantages of group therapy is that the therapist can observe how a client actually interacts with others. This can provide valuable insight into the client's behaviors and patterns that are relevant to their therapeutic goals. Additionally, observing the dynamics of the group can help the therapist tailor interventions to meet the needs of the individual and the group as a whole.

Question 16

Which approach is most likely to be used in group therapy?

Accepted Answer

Group therapy can use virtually any approach and often incorporates multiple approaches depending on the specific needs of the group and its members. Some common approaches used in group therapy include cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and experiential therapy. The choice of approach will depend on the therapist's training and the specific needs of the participants.

Question 17

As part of Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist _____, showing the client how to empirically test the accuracy of _____.

Accepted Answer

In Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist acts as a model, demonstrating how to test the accuracy of the client's assumptions and beliefs. This is done through empirical testing, or gathering evidence that either supports or refutes the beliefs. The therapist does not confront or aggressively challenge the client, nor do they use free association or interpret the client's dreams. There is no focus on unconscious conflicts in cognitive therapy.

Question 18

Sokolov practices cognitive therapy (CT) as described by Aaron Beck. Her client, Davis, tells her that he is a total failure and has failed at everything that he has ever attempted. In response, Dr. Sokolov would most likely say:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sokolov, as a cognitive therapist, would focus on challenging Davis's negative thoughts and beliefs. By asking for evidence that supports Davis's statement that he has failed at everything he's ever attempted, Dr. Sokolov is encouraging him to examine the validity of his belief. This can lead to a more positive, accurate perception of oneself.

Question 19

Candace overhears a classmate complaining that some students have such huge egos that they completely dominate class discussions and make it impossible for other students to voice their opinions or even ask a question. Candace walks away in tears, convinced that the classmate is talking about her. According to Beck's cognitive therapy (CT), Candace is demonstrating a(n) _____ called _____.

Accepted Answer

Candace is demonstrating a negative cognitive bias called personalization, where she is incorrectly assuming that the classmate's complaints are specifically about her without any direct evidence. This is a common cognitive distortion identified in cognitive therapy (CT) where individuals attribute external events to themselves without justification.

Question 20

Liz wants to quit smoking. She consults a therapist, Dr. Jones, who develops a specific treatment plan for her. The treatment involves several components: (1) modeling and role-playing to help Liz learn how to overcome the urge to smoke in social situations; (2) sessions in which Liz identified her beliefs and automatic thoughts regarding smoking and learned how to modify those thoughts; and (3) helping Liz change her automatic responses to situational cues that prompted her to smoke. Dr. Jones is probably using:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Jones is using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is an evidence-based treatment approach that involves identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to a problem. Components of CBT often include modeling and role-playing, identifying and modifying thoughts and beliefs, and changing automatic responses to triggers or cues. Systematic desensitization (A) is a specific type of exposure therapy used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders, while contingency management (B) involves reinforcement of desired behaviors and punishment of undesired behaviors. Interpersonal therapy (D) is a type of psychotherapy focused on improving interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

Quiz 14: Section 2: Therapies

After a client learns to monitor negative automatic thoughts, the next step in Beck's cognitive therapy (CT) is to:

Surrender of irrational beliefs and absolutist demands is to therapy, as accurate and realistic perception of self, others, and external events is to therapy.

According to Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy, people who suffer from major depressive disorder:

A therapy that uses a pragmatic approach and involves a treatment plan that integrates behavior modification techniques and cognitive therapy techniques is called:

In Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist strives to create a therapeutic climate of:

The first step in Beck's cognitive therapy is to help the client:

According to Beck's cognitive therapy, psychological problems are caused by:

A therapy approach that is based on the idea that cognitions, behaviors, and emotional responses are interrelated, with each affecting the other, is called:

_ is to rational-emotive therapy (REBT) as _ is to cognitive therapy (CT) .

Jake is a therapist who practices Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy, and Janice is a therapist who practices Albert Ellis's rational-emotive therapy. BOTH Jake and Janice would probably agree with which of the following statements?

_____ therapy refers to therapy that is provided by one or more therapists working with several people simultaneously.

Cognitive therapy, abbreviated CT, was developed by:

Which of the following is a key advantage of group therapy?

Which approach is most likely to be used in group therapy?

As part of Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist _, showing the client how to empirically test the accuracy of _.

Sokolov practices cognitive therapy (CT) as described by Aaron Beck. Her client, Davis, tells her that he is a total failure and has failed at everything that he has ever attempted. In response, Dr. Sokolov would most likely say:

Quiz 14: Section 2: Therapies

After a client learns to monitor negative automatic thoughts, the next step in Beck's cognitive therapy (CT) is to:

Surrender of irrational beliefs and absolutist demands is to ______ therapy, as accurate and realistic perception of self, others, and external events is to ______ therapy.

According to Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy, people who suffer from major depressive disorder:

A therapy that uses a pragmatic approach and involves a treatment plan that integrates behavior modification techniques and cognitive therapy techniques is called:

In Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist strives to create a therapeutic climate of:

The first step in Beck's cognitive therapy is to help the client:

According to Beck's cognitive therapy, psychological problems are caused by:

A therapy approach that is based on the idea that cognitions, behaviors, and emotional responses are interrelated, with each affecting the other, is called:

_____ is to rational-emotive therapy (REBT) as _____ is to cognitive therapy (CT) .

Jake is a therapist who practices Aaron Beck's cognitive therapy, and Janice is a therapist who practices Albert Ellis's rational-emotive therapy. BOTH Jake and Janice would probably agree with which of the following statements?

_____ therapy refers to therapy that is provided by one or more therapists working with several people simultaneously.

Cognitive therapy, abbreviated CT, was developed by:

Which of the following is a key advantage of group therapy?

Which approach is most likely to be used in group therapy?

As part of Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist _____, showing the client how to empirically test the accuracy of _____.

Sokolov practices cognitive therapy (CT) as described by Aaron Beck. Her client, Davis, tells her that he is a total failure and has failed at everything that he has ever attempted. In response, Dr. Sokolov would most likely say:

Surrender of irrational beliefs and absolutist demands is to therapy, as accurate and realistic perception of self, others, and external events is to therapy.

_ is to rational-emotive therapy (REBT) as _ is to cognitive therapy (CT) .

As part of Beck's cognitive therapy, the therapist _, showing the client how to empirically test the accuracy of _.