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Automatic Thoughts - Correct Answer-Spontaneous, immediate, "knee jerk" cognitive
interpretations of events
Occur automatically and without effort: Can be so brief, frequent, and habitual that they
are not 'heard' and are taken as truths
Tend to be negative but can vary from situation to situation
Automatic Thoughts influence... - Correct Answer-emotion and behavior -> which plays
a role in psychological distress
Part of CBT is identifying ATs as... - Correct Answer-opinions, not facts ; which allows
for ATs to be a early target for intervention
Cognitive Distortions - Correct Answer-faulty assumptions, misconceptions, errors in
thinking, unhelpful views of events and situations
We are usually unaware of our cognitive distortions, but - Correct Answer-we can bring
into conscious awareness and are ket targets for intervention
CD: Absolute/All or nothing thinknig - Correct Answer-beliefs or judgments are placed in
black or white/all of nothing extremes (all-or-nothing thinking; black and white thinking)
CD: Selective abstraction/ Mental Filter - Correct Answer-form conclusions based on
isolated detail or event; undue attention to one negative detail instead of big picture
CD: Personalization - Correct Answer-tendency to relate external events to self, even
when no reason to do so- or overly so
CD: Arbitrary Inferences - Correct Answer-make conclusions without supporting
evidence.
CD: Overgeneralization - Correct Answer-generalizing beliefs based on a single
incident.
CD: Magnification or minimization - Correct Answer-significance attributed to an event
or an emotion is exaggerated or minimized (negative).
CD: Catastrophizing/awfulizing - Correct Answer-assuming WORST possible outcome
will occur; what if, what if, what if! Can be considered Overgeneralizing
CD: Labeling / Mislabeling - Correct Answer-put a fixed, global label on self or others
without considering other evidence or interpretations.
, CD: Emotional Reasoning - Correct Answer-something must be true because I "feel" it
so strongly; ignore or discount contrary evidence
CD: "Should" and "Must" Statements (imperatives) - Correct Answer-A precise, fixed
idea of how you or others should behave; negative consequences when rules are
violated.
Schemas/Core Beliefs - Correct Answer-Fundamental beliefs about the self, others, and
the world.
Global or absolute rules
Apply in ALL situations and ALL times: no variability
Taken as truths, appear as general absolute statements
Unconscious and below awareness
Have an adaptive and protective purpose
Difficult to change
Schemas/Core Beliefs are usually formed... - Correct Answer-early in life - however can
develop later in life in response to key experiences/trauma
Strengths of CBT - Correct Answer-brief, time limited, outcome oriented & cost effective,
compatible with other theoretical and practice orientations, evidence based, compatible
w/ social work values, can tailor to client
Criticisms of CBT - Correct Answer-too prescriptive and directive, lack of attention to
past factors playing a role in functioning, need more research, limited intervention at
structural/ environmental level
What is CBT? - Correct Answer-Theoretical approach to changing behaviors/conditions
that is focused on helping people to identify and modify dysfunctional or maladaptive
cognitions, emotions, and behaviors.
Fundamental Propositions of CBT - Correct Answer-Cognitive activity affects behavior.
Cognitive activity may be monitored and altered.
Desired behavioral change may be effected through cognitive change.
First Wave: Behavior Theory/Therapy - Correct Answer-When: 1950s
Who: Pavlov, Skinner, Wolpe, and others
What: Focus on changing observable behaviors
All behavior is learned
Unhelpful behaviors are learned and can be unlearned
New, more helpful behaviors can be learned
Focus on overt responding: observable behaviors
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