A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?
A) learned behaviors of depression
B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters
C) distorted interpretations of life events
D) a superego that is too harsh and strict

Question

A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?
A) learned behaviors of depression 
B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters
C) distorted interpretations of life events 
D) a superego that is too harsh and strict

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and challenging distorted thinking patterns and interpretations of life events, which can contribute to the development and maintenance of depression. Learned behaviors, neurotransmitters, and the harshness of the superego are not typically the primary focus of cognitive therapy.

A Cognitive Therapist Is Working with a Depressed Client