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Who is the founder of Cognitive Therapy?
Who is the founder of Cognitive Therapy?
Which profession is Aaron Beck associated with?
Which profession is Aaron Beck associated with?
What has Aaron Beck notably influenced in psychology?
What has Aaron Beck notably influenced in psychology?
What is the primary focus of Cognitive Therapy, founded by Aaron Beck?
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?
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?
What is the primary focus of the psychological treatment developed by Aaron T. Beck?
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In what decade was the psychological treatment developed by Aaron T. Beck introduced?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What aspect of psychological treatment did Aaron T. Beck's approach emphasize?
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What is the primary goal of cognitive restructuring?
What is the primary goal of cognitive restructuring?
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What approach to finding evidence does the content criticize?
What approach to finding evidence does the content criticize?
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Which of the following describes the process of cognitive reframing?
Which of the following describes the process of cognitive reframing?
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What is one potential consequence of ignoring contradictory evidence?
What is one potential consequence of ignoring contradictory evidence?
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Cognitive restructuring primarily targets which type of thinking?
Cognitive restructuring primarily targets which type of thinking?
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In cognitive restructuring, what replaces irrational thoughts?
In cognitive restructuring, what replaces irrational thoughts?
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Cognitive restructuring is a method often used in which context?
Cognitive restructuring is a method often used in which context?
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What characterizes all-or-nothing thinking?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which scenario best illustrates all-or-nothing thinking?
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What is the primary purpose of trying new behaviors in this context?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is a likely outcome of failing to try new behaviors or confront fears?
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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
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Aaron Beck is considered the founder of Cognitive Therapy.
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Beck introduced the concept of automatic thoughts – spontaneous, often negative thoughts in response to situations.
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Automatic thoughts aren't always based on reality and contribute to emotional distress.
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Examples include catastrophic thinking(expecting the worst), overgeneralization (drawing broad conclusions from single events) and all-or-nothing thinking (viewing things in extremes).
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Cognitive Triad: Negative views about the self, world, and future are linked to depression.
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Albert Ellis developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
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REBT focuses on irrational beliefs as core emotional and behavioral problems.
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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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