Question 1

REBT contends that humans need the love and acceptance of significant others in order to feel worthwhile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Ellis,events themselves do not cause emotional disturbances; rather it is our evaluation of these events that causes the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sonia,a recovering alcoholic,is going through relapse prevention.During this process,it is likely that she will:

Accepted Answer

A) be taught to view any lapses that occur as "learning opportunities" rather than "catastrophic failures." 
B) avoid exploring possible high-risk stressful situations that she could encounter. 
C) learn that a lapse in willpower will have catastrophic results. 
D) undergo hypnosis. 
A) be taught to view any lapses that occur as "learning opportunities" rather than "catastrophic failures." 
B) avoid exploring possible high-risk stressful situations that she could encounter. 
C) learn that a lapse in willpower will have catastrophic results. 
D) undergo hypnosis.

Question 4

To what does the term "cognitive triad" refer?

Accepted Answer

A) Aaron Beck coined the term to refer to himself and two other cognitive-oriented theorists,Ellis and Meichenbaum,who have revolutionized the field of counseling. 
B) It refers to the three generations of Becks (Aaron,his daughter Judith,and his grandchild who is a social worker specializing in cognitive therapy). 
C) It is a pattern that triggers depression. 
D) It is a cognitive behavioral intervention. 
A) Aaron Beck coined the term to refer to himself and two other cognitive-oriented theorists,Ellis and Meichenbaum,who have revolutionized the field of counseling. 
B) It refers to the three generations of Becks (Aaron,his daughter Judith,and his grandchild who is a social worker specializing in cognitive therapy). 
C) It is a pattern that triggers depression. 
D) It is a cognitive behavioral intervention.

Question 5

Part of Ellis's motivation for developing REBT was to deal with his own problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is no concept in REBT that in any way agrees with Rogers's idea of unconditional positive regard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In CBT,clients and counselor jointly set the agenda for the therapy session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An REBT therapist would contend that anxiety stems from:

Accepted Answer

A) unresolved issues of the past. 
B) inadequate ego-defense mechanisms. 
C) the internal repetition of irrational sentences. 
D) a normal human condition that should be accepted. 
E) oppressive social conditions. 
A) unresolved issues of the past. 
B) inadequate ego-defense mechanisms. 
C) the internal repetition of irrational sentences. 
D) a normal human condition that should be accepted. 
E) oppressive social conditions.

Question 9

Since humor shows the absurdity of certain ideas that clients steadfastly maintain,it is always inappropriate to use in sessions as it might be perceived as offensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which stage is not included in Meichenbaum's model for stress inoculation training?

Accepted Answer

A) the conceptual-educational phase 
B) the cognition deconstruction phase 
C) the skills acquisition and consolidation phase 
D) the application and follow-through phase 
A) the conceptual-educational phase 
B) the cognition deconstruction phase 
C) the skills acquisition and consolidation phase 
D) the application and follow-through phase

Question 11

REBT contends that people:

Accepted Answer

A) have a need to be loved and accepted by everyone. 
B) need to be accepted by most people. 
C) will become emotionally sick if they are rejected. 
D) do not need to be accepted and loved. 
A) have a need to be loved and accepted by everyone. 
B) need to be accepted by most people. 
C) will become emotionally sick if they are rejected. 
D) do not need to be accepted and loved.

Question 12

The role of the client in rational emotive behavior therapy is like that of a:

Accepted Answer

A) co-therapist. 
B) passive observer. 
C) student or learner. 
D) partner. 
A) co-therapist. 
B) passive observer. 
C) student or learner. 
D) partner.

Question 13

Beck's cognitive therapy involves all of the options below except:

Accepted Answer

A) helping clients recognize and discard self defeating thinking. 
B) looking at a client's "internal dialogue." 
C) correcting erroneous beliefs. 
D) conducting a lifestyle assessment. 
A) helping clients recognize and discard self defeating thinking. 
B) looking at a client's "internal dialogue." 
C) correcting erroneous beliefs. 
D) conducting a lifestyle assessment.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Meichenbaum's constructivist approach to cognitive behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) It is more structured and more directive than standard cognitive therapy. 
B) It gives more emphasis to the past. 
C) It tends to target deeper core beliefs. 
D) It explores the behavioral impact and emotional toll a client pays for clinging to certain metaphors. 
A) It is more structured and more directive than standard cognitive therapy. 
B) It gives more emphasis to the past. 
C) It tends to target deeper core beliefs. 
D) It explores the behavioral impact and emotional toll a client pays for clinging to certain metaphors.

Question 15

From a cognitive perspective,depression is largely due to one's attitudes and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which theorist is known for his or her abrasive,humorous,and flamboyant style?

Accepted Answer

A) Albert Ellis 
B) Aaron Beck 
C) Judith Beck 
D) Carl Rogers 
E) Natalie Rogers 
A) Albert Ellis 
B) Aaron Beck 
C) Judith Beck 
D) Carl Rogers 
E) Natalie Rogers

Question 17

In cognitive therapy,techniques are designed to:

Accepted Answer

A) assist clients in substituting rational beliefs for irrational beliefs. 
B) help clients experience their feelings more intensely. 
C) assist individuals in making alternative interpretations of events in their daily living. 
D) enable clients to deal with their existential loneliness. 
E) teach clients how to think only positive thoughts. 
A) assist clients in substituting rational beliefs for irrational beliefs. 
B) help clients experience their feelings more intensely. 
C) assist individuals in making alternative interpretations of events in their daily living. 
D) enable clients to deal with their existential loneliness. 
E) teach clients how to think only positive thoughts.

Question 18

According to Ellis,we develop emotional and behavioral difficulties because:

Accepted Answer

A) we think of simple preferences as dire needs. 
B) we live by the values our parents gave us. 
C) we refuse to deal with unfinished business. 
D) we have learned maladaptive behaviors. 
E) we do not possess any self-actualizing tendencies. 
A) we think of simple preferences as dire needs. 
B) we live by the values our parents gave us. 
C) we refuse to deal with unfinished business. 
D) we have learned maladaptive behaviors. 
E) we do not possess any self-actualizing tendencies.

Question 19

Ellis claims that his methods are applicable to individual therapy but that his approach does not work well in group therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not part of the five-step treatment procedure used in a coping-skills program?

Accepted Answer

A) exposing clients to anxiety-provoking situations by means of role playing and imagery 
B) evaluating the anxiety level of the client by using both physiological and psychological tests 
C) teaching clients to become aware of the anxiety-provoking cognitions they experience in stressful situations 
D) having the clients examine their thoughts through reevaluating their self-statements 
E) noting the level of anxiety following reevaluation 
A) exposing clients to anxiety-provoking situations by means of role playing and imagery 
B) evaluating the anxiety level of the client by using both physiological and psychological tests 
C) teaching clients to become aware of the anxiety-provoking cognitions they experience in stressful situations 
D) having the clients examine their thoughts through reevaluating their self-statements 
E) noting the level of anxiety following reevaluation

REBT contends that humans need the love and acceptance of significant others in order to feel worthwhile.

According to Ellis,events themselves do not cause emotional disturbances; rather it is our evaluation of these events that causes the problem.

Sonia,a recovering alcoholic,is going through relapse prevention.During this process,it is likely that she will:

To what does the term "cognitive triad" refer?

Part of Ellis's motivation for developing REBT was to deal with his own problems.

There is no concept in REBT that in any way agrees with Rogers's idea of unconditional positive regard.

In CBT,clients and counselor jointly set the agenda for the therapy session.

An REBT therapist would contend that anxiety stems from:

Since humor shows the absurdity of certain ideas that clients steadfastly maintain,it is always inappropriate to use in sessions as it might be perceived as offensive.

Which stage is not included in Meichenbaum's model for stress inoculation training?

REBT contends that people:

The role of the client in rational emotive behavior therapy is like that of a:

Beck's cognitive therapy involves all of the options below except:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Meichenbaum's constructivist approach to cognitive behavior therapy?

From a cognitive perspective,depression is largely due to one's attitudes and beliefs.

Which theorist is known for his or her abrasive,humorous,and flamboyant style?

In cognitive therapy,techniques are designed to:

According to Ellis,we develop emotional and behavioral difficulties because:

Ellis claims that his methods are applicable to individual therapy but that his approach does not work well in group therapy.

Which of the following is not part of the five-step treatment procedure used in a coping-skills program?

Introduction and Overview

The Counselor: Person and Professional

Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Adlerian Therapy

Existential Therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Behavior Therapy

Reality Therapy

Feminist Therapy

Postmodern Approaches

Family Systems Therapy

An Integrative Perspective

Case Illustration: an Integrative Approach to Working With Stan

Filters

Exam 10: Cognitive Behavior Therapy

REBT contends that humans need the love and acceptance of significant others in order to feel worthwhile.

According to Ellis,events themselves do not cause emotional disturbances; rather it is our evaluation of these events that causes the problem.

Sonia,a recovering alcoholic,is going through relapse prevention.During this process,it is likely that she will:

To what does the term "cognitive triad" refer?

Part of Ellis's motivation for developing REBT was to deal with his own problems.

There is no concept in REBT that in any way agrees with Rogers's idea of unconditional positive regard.

In CBT,clients and counselor jointly set the agenda for the therapy session.

An REBT therapist would contend that anxiety stems from:

Since humor shows the absurdity of certain ideas that clients steadfastly maintain,it is always inappropriate to use in sessions as it might be perceived as offensive.

Which stage is not included in Meichenbaum's model for stress inoculation training?

REBT contends that people:

The role of the client in rational emotive behavior therapy is like that of a:

Beck's cognitive therapy involves all of the options below except:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Meichenbaum's constructivist approach to cognitive behavior therapy?

From a cognitive perspective,depression is largely due to one's attitudes and beliefs.

Which theorist is known for his or her abrasive,humorous,and flamboyant style?

In cognitive therapy,techniques are designed to:

According to Ellis,we develop emotional and behavioral difficulties because:

Ellis claims that his methods are applicable to individual therapy but that his approach does not work well in group therapy.

Which of the following is not part of the five-step treatment procedure used in a coping-skills program?

Introduction and Overview

The Counselor: Person and Professional

Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Adlerian Therapy

Existential Therapy

Person-Centered Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Behavior Therapy

Reality Therapy

Feminist Therapy

Postmodern Approaches

Family Systems Therapy

An Integrative Perspective

Case Illustration: an Integrative Approach to Working With Stan

Filters