Behavioral Activation in CBT
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What is the primary goal of behavioral activation techniques?

  • To increase feelings of hopelessness
  • To increase patient access to reinforcing situations (correct)
  • To reduce maladaptive thought patterns
  • To improve mood and functioning through passivity
  • What is the relationship between difficulty with mood and adaptive coping?

  • Difficulty with mood decreases avoidance of adaptive coping
  • Difficulty with mood increases avoidance of adaptive coping (correct)
  • Difficulty with mood is a result of adaptive coping
  • Difficulty with mood has no impact on adaptive coping
  • What is a consequence of re-introducing pleasant events in behavioral activation?

  • Decreased self-confidence
  • Decreased physical activity
  • Increased feelings of hopelessness
  • Reversing avoidance and increasing physical activity (correct)
  • What is the outcome of behavioral interventions, according to recent empirical evidence?

    <p>Improved mood symptoms and reduced maladaptive thought patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of characteristics such as passivity and fatigue in depression?

    <p>To maintain depressive affect and decrease chances of adaptive coping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of active coping in behavioral activation?

    <p>To decrease stress through accomplishment or overcoming avoidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of active/behavioral coping?

    <p>Practicing mindfulness meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is behavioral activation a good technique for initial stages of treatment?

    <p>Because it is a relatively simple and straightforward approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of behavioral activation for depression?

    <p>To get the patient moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of behaviors are particularly effective for depressed mood?

    <p>Behavioral interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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