CBT (2024) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Therapy in which the goal is to help clients overcome problems by learning to think
more rationally and logically
-tx is based on changing unhelpful thoughts and bx that characterize each disorder
-tx involves understanding each client's specific thoughts and bx Answer- cognitive-
behavioral therapy (CBT)
-Emphasizes thinking as the key element in causing psychological disorders
-Automatic thoughts lead to negative emotions and bx.
-When people learn to evaluate their thinking in a realistic way, their emotions and bx
improve. Answer- cognitive component of CBT
These are ___ of ____;
-ongoing refinement of the conceptualization, check with client
-current thinking and problematic bx, precipitating factors, developmental events and
enduring patterns of interpreting these events
-sound therapeutic alliance
-collaboration and active participation
-goal oriented, problem focused
-emphasizes the present unless need to explore past to recover
-educate the pt to be their own therapist
-time-limited
-structured sessions
-teaches pts to identify, evaluate, and respond to dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs
-uses a variety of techniques to change thinking, mood, and bx Answer- Basic
principles of CBT
-develop the therapeutic relationship
-planning tx and structuring sessions
-identifying and responding to dysfunctional cognitions
-emphasizing the positive
-facilitating cognitive and behavioral change between sessions (homework) Answer-
overview of treatment in cbt
-framework for understanding client
-what is the pt's dx, what are the current problems, how are they maintained, what
dysfunctional thoughts/beliefs are associated, what reactions are associated
, -how does pt view self, others, and world, what are pt's underlying beliefs, how is pt
coping, what stressors contributed to development of the problems
-begin when first meeting pt, and continue to develop Answer- cognitive
conceptualization
situation-->automatic thoughts-->reaction
-situation doesn't determine how you feel, how you think impacts how you feel
-once you learn to recognize automatic thoughts, you can evaluate their validity
-if dysfunctional automatic thought identified is invalid, your reaction can improve
Answer- The Cognitive Model
Basic long-term beliefs that cannot be changed without changing the entire belief
structure.
-developed since early child
-we reconfirm these by focusing on info that proves them, and ignoring info that
disproves them Answer- core beliefs
-A set of unarticulated rules, attitudes, and assumptions.
-Attitudes derived from schemas that organize goals and motivate behavior Answer-
intermediate beliefs
-stream of consciousness thinking that ppl aren't aware of, but can bring into
consciousness with some training
-situation specific, quick, and short
-easier to change this before intermediate and core beliefs
-if these thoughts are unpleasant, they help maintain psychological dysfunction
Answer- automatic thoughts
Parts of ___
1. gathering information
2. set initial goals for treatment that relate to tx plan
3. set expectations for tx, duration, and collaboration
4. initial cognitive conceptualization and treatment plan Answer- assessment phase
Parts of ____
-broadest level: facilitate remission and prevent relapse by helping pt learn to
become their own therapist.
-building a strong therapeutic alliance
-make the structure and process of therapy explicit
-teach pts the cognitive model and share your conceptualization
-help alleviate distress through problem-solving
-teach pts how to use techniques themselves, how to generalize the techniques, and
motivate use in future Answer- treatment planning
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