Question 1

Cognitive therapists view empathy as

Accepted Answer

A) essential to development of a positive therapeutic alliance. 
B) irrelevant. 
C) likely to increase self-pity. 
D) desirable but not essential. 
A) essential to development of a positive therapeutic alliance. 
B) irrelevant. 
C) likely to increase self-pity. 
D) desirable but not essential.

Question 2

Describe the advantages and limitations of cognitive therapy. Describe the client characteristics that would or would not make a person a good candidate for this approach.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy has several advantages

Question 3

In cognitive therapy, mood inventories are

Accepted Answer

A) considered invasive. 
B) used frequently. 
C) considered too impersonal. 
D) used only during the first and last sessions to assess client progress. 
A) considered invasive. 
B) used frequently. 
C) considered too impersonal. 
D) used only during the first and last sessions to assess client progress.

Question 4

How would a cognitive therapist approach termination of treatment? Consider topics to be addressed and scheduling of follow-up sessions.

Accepted Answer

A cognitive therapist would approach ter

Question 5

Identify three strategies that might be used to raise questions about the validity of each of the following cognitive distortions.
a) Whenever I call Max to discuss a problem, he always seems in such a hurry to get off the phone. I don't think he thinks my ideas are very good. He probably thinks I'm not able to make much of a contribution, so he tries to end our conversations as quickly as possible.
b) My husband travels so much and works long hours. I've come to the conclusion that he just doesn't value our relationship anymore. If he did, he would spend more time with me.
c) I didn't get the part in the school play that I wanted. I guess I'm just not talented enough. There's no point in my trying to have a career in theatre. I'd never be able to make a living that way.

Accepted Answer

a)

1) Gather evidence: Ask Max directl

Question 6

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."

Accepted Answer

Three automatic thoughts that the client

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) ideas. 
B) truths. 
C) self-definitions. 
D) values. 
A) ideas. 
B) truths. 
C) self-definitions. 
D) values.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) thoughts only. 
B) feelings and thoughts. 
C) actions and thoughts. 
D) thoughts, feelings, and actions. 
A) thoughts only. 
B) feelings and thoughts. 
C) actions and thoughts. 
D) thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Cognitive therapists view empathy as

Describe the advantages and limitations of cognitive therapy. Describe the client characteristics that would or would not make a person a good candidate for this approach.

In cognitive therapy, mood inventories are

How would a cognitive therapist approach termination of treatment? Consider topics to be addressed and scheduling of follow-up sessions.

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

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

Contexts of Effective Treatment

Overview of Background-Focused Treatment Systems

Sigmund Freud and Classic Psychoanalysis

Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology

Post- and Neo-Freudians: Analytical Psychology, Ego Psychology, Object Relations, and Self Psychology

Brief Psychodynamic Therapy

Overview of Emotion-Focused Treatment Systems

Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Counseling

Existential Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Overview of Thought-Focused Treatment Systems

Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Overview of Action-Focused Treatment Systems

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Reality Therapy

Family and Couples Therapy

Integrative Therapies

Solidifying Understanding of Treatment Systems

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Exam 14: Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapists view empathy as

Describe the advantages and limitations of cognitive therapy. Describe the client characteristics that would or would not make a person a good candidate for this approach.

In cognitive therapy, mood inventories are

How would a cognitive therapist approach termination of treatment? Consider topics to be addressed and scheduling of follow-up sessions.

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

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

Contexts of Effective Treatment

Overview of Background-Focused Treatment Systems

Sigmund Freud and Classic Psychoanalysis

Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology

Post- and Neo-Freudians: Analytical Psychology, Ego Psychology, Object Relations, and Self Psychology

Brief Psychodynamic Therapy

Overview of Emotion-Focused Treatment Systems

Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Counseling

Existential Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Overview of Thought-Focused Treatment Systems

Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Overview of Action-Focused Treatment Systems

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Reality Therapy

Family and Couples Therapy

Integrative Therapies

Solidifying Understanding of Treatment Systems

Filters