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Who is the founder of Cognitive Therapy?

  • Sigmund Freud
  • Abraham Maslow
  • Carl Rogers
  • Aaron Beck (correct)

Which profession is Aaron Beck associated with?

  • Neurologist
  • Sociologist
  • Philosopher
  • Psychiatrist (correct)

What has Aaron Beck notably influenced in psychology?

  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Therapy (correct)
  • Psychoanalysis

What is the primary focus of Cognitive Therapy, founded by Aaron Beck?

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In which area of psychology is Aaron Beck considered a significant figure?

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What is the primary focus of the psychological treatment developed by Aaron T. Beck?

<p>Identifying and modifying distorted thinking patterns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what decade was the psychological treatment developed by Aaron T. Beck introduced?

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What is the primary error discussed in the content regarding how we approach conclusions?

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What type of conclusion do we often aim for that influences our search for evidence?

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Which of the following does NOT reflect the emphasis of Beck's psychological treatment?

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How do we typically treat evidence that contradicts our conclusions?

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What did Beck’s treatment primarily replace in the realm of psychological therapy?

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What aspect of psychological treatment did Aaron T. Beck's approach emphasize?

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What is the primary goal of cognitive restructuring?

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What approach to finding evidence does the content criticize?

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Which of the following describes the process of cognitive reframing?

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What is one potential consequence of ignoring contradictory evidence?

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Cognitive restructuring primarily targets which type of thinking?

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In cognitive restructuring, what replaces irrational thoughts?

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Cognitive restructuring is a method often used in which context?

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What characterizes all-or-nothing thinking?

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Which phrase is most likely to be used by someone exhibiting all-or-nothing thinking?

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How does all-or-nothing thinking affect problem-solving?

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What is a potential consequence of all-or-nothing thinking on emotional well-being?

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Which scenario best illustrates all-or-nothing thinking?

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What is the primary purpose of trying new behaviors in this context?

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What might be a result of experiencing feared situations?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between behavior and thoughts in this context?

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Why might someone engage in new behaviors or situations that they fear?

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What is a likely outcome of failing to try new behaviors or confront fears?

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Cognitive Therapy

A type of therapy that focuses on how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors.

Aaron Beck

A psychiatrist who developed Cognitive Therapy.

Founder of Cognitive Therapy

The person who started Cognitive Therapy.

All-or-nothing thinking

Thinking in extremes, without middle ground; using words like 'always' and 'never'.

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Influential figure

A person who has a significant impact in their field.

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Modern Psychology

Psychology of today.

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Extremes

Thinking in absolute terms, with no middle ground.

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Gray areas

Middle ground; a range of possibilities between two extremes.

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Words like 'always' and 'never'

Indicators of all-or-nothing thinking; implying no exceptions.

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Thinking distortions

Cognitive errors that lead to negative thoughts and feelings.

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Confirmation Bias

Preconceived notions influencing evidence selection.

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Desired Conclusion

A pre-determined, often negative outcome.

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Negative Conclusion

A pre-determined unfavorable or negative assessment.

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Selective Evidence

Choosing supporting evidence while ignoring contradictory data.

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Logical Conclusion

A conclusion reached through unbiased evaluation of evidence.

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Distorted Thinking

Negative or inaccurate thoughts that can affect mood and behavior.

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Psychological Treatment

Methods used to address mental health issues.

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Cognitive Therapy Focus

Identifying and changing faulty thought patterns instead of just looking at past experiences or unconsciousness.

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Cognitive Restructuring

A technique to change negative thoughts into positive and realistic ones.

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Purpose of Cognitive Restructuring

Identifying and changing distorted or unrealistic thoughts.

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Distorted Thoughts

Unrealistic or negative thoughts.

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Balanced Thoughts

Realistic and helpful thoughts.

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Irrational Thoughts

Thoughts that are not logical.

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Behavioral Experiments

Trying new behaviors or facing fears to see the actual outcome, often proving irrational thoughts wrong.

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Facing Fears

Confronting feared situations as a way to challenge beliefs.

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Outcome Disproves Thoughts

The result of a behavioral experiment shows that negative thoughts are incorrect.

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Behavioral Experiment

Putting a thought to the test by trying a new behavior or confronting feared situations.

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Study Notes

Cognitive Therapy

  • Cognitive therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented type of psychotherapy focusing on identifying and changing negative or distorted thought patterns.
  • It's based on the idea that thoughts significantly influence emotions and behaviors.
  • By modifying unhelpful thoughts, individuals can improve mental health.

Cognitive Theories

  • Aaron Beck is considered the founder of Cognitive Therapy.

  • Beck introduced the concept of automatic thoughts – spontaneous, often negative thoughts in response to situations.

  • Automatic thoughts aren't always based on reality and contribute to emotional distress.

  • Examples include catastrophic thinking(expecting the worst), overgeneralization (drawing broad conclusions from single events) and all-or-nothing thinking (viewing things in extremes).

  • Cognitive Triad: Negative views about the self, world, and future are linked to depression.

  • Albert Ellis developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

  • REBT focuses on irrational beliefs as core emotional and behavioral problems.

  • The ABC Model (Activating Event, Belief, Consequence) explains how beliefs influence emotional outcomes.

Key Concepts of REBT

  • Irrational beliefs are identified as the root of emotional distress.
  • Examples of irrational beliefs include "I must be perfect", "People must always treat me kindly", or "Life must always go the way I want it to".
  • Cognitive Restructuring: Challenging irrational beliefs by examining evidence for and against them, and adopting healthier, more realistic alternatives.

Techniques Used in REBT

  • Cognitive Restructuring: Helps identify and challenge irrational beliefs.
  • Behavioral Techniques: Encourages testing beliefs through real-life experiences.
  • Emotive Techniques: Develops emotional resilience and positive outlook.
  • Using Humor: Recognising the absurdity of irrational beliefs to reduce emotional intensity.

Definition of Cognitive Distortions

  • Cognitive distortions are interpretations of events that are less objective, and can happen fairly commonly.
  • Common examples include all-or-nothing thinking (black / white), overgeneralization (seeing a pattern when one may not exist), disqualifying the positive (dismissing good things), mental filtering (focusing on negative aspects), catastrophizing (expecting the worst), emotional reasoning (assuming feelings are facts), personalization (blaming yourself), and control fallacies.

Indications for Cognitive Therapy

  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • PTSD
  • OCD
  • Eating disorders
  • Stress and anger management
  • Substance use disorders
  • Chronic pain and health conditions
  • Sleep disorders
  • Low self-esteem
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationship problems

Goals of Cognitive Therapy

  • Identify negative or distorted thoughts.
  • Challenge and dispute negative thoughts.
  • Reduce emotional distress and maladaptive behaviors.
  • Improve problem-solving and coping skills.
  • Prevent relapse and foster long-term resilience
  • Promote healthier relationships
  • Enhance overall well-being and quality of life

Key Techniques Used in Cognitive Therapy

  • Socratic Questioning: Stimulates critical thinking and self-reflection through open-ended questions.
  • Thought Records/Thought Diaries: Track automatic negative thoughts, emotional reactions, and develop more balanced responses.
  • Behavioral Experiments: Test beliefs through real-life experiences.
  • Activity Scheduling: Encourages participation in enjoyable activities to alleviate depression and improve mood.
  • Mindfulness: Acceptance of unwanted thoughts without judgment, reducing emotional distress and changing the relationship with thoughts.
  • Graded Exposure: Gradually exposes individuals to feared situations to reduce anxiety.
  • Challenging Core Beliefs (Schemas): Uncovers deeply held unconscious beliefs that influence individual thoughts to address them.
  • Problem-Solving Training: Enhances coping with stressors and challenges, breaking problems into manageable steps with realistic schedule
  • Cognitive Restructuring or Cognitive Reframing: To identify and replace distorted / irrational thoughts balancing them with more realistic thoughts.

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