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What is the primary purpose of behavioural experiments?
What is the primary purpose of behavioural experiments?
- To reinforce dysfunctional assumptions
- To confirm the accuracy of past experiences
- To test the validity of existing beliefs (correct)
- To discover new information about unrelated topics
What is the main goal of experiments related to the true causes of frightening symptoms and their triggers?
What is the main goal of experiments related to the true causes of frightening symptoms and their triggers?
- To encourage avoidance behaviors
- To identify the genuine reasons behind frightening symptoms (correct)
- To validate irrational fears
- To ignore the causes of frightening symptoms
What is the purpose of identifying target cognitions in behavioural experiments?
What is the purpose of identifying target cognitions in behavioural experiments?
- To overlook specific thoughts and beliefs
- To focus on unrelated cognitive patterns
- To reinforce pre-existing beliefs
- To examine specific thoughts, dysfunctional assumptions, or beliefs (correct)
What is the purpose of experiments to test whether safety behaviors are making things worse?
What is the purpose of experiments to test whether safety behaviors are making things worse?
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What do experiments related to the consequences of not carrying out safety behaviors aim to discover?
What do experiments related to the consequences of not carrying out safety behaviors aim to discover?
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