Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Background, Principles, and Interventions

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What was the primary focus of Beck's research on depression in the 1960s?

To develop the therapeutic alliance

To investigate the role of dreams in psychological problems

To prove Freud's theory of depression (correct)

To identify the 7 basic principles of CBT

What was the main finding of Beck's research on the dreams of depressed patients?

Dreams were a reflection of unconscious fear

Dreams were a reflection of unconscious anger

Dreams were a reflection of unconscious happiness

Dreams were a reflection of the person's everyday thoughts (correct)

What was the dominant form of psychotherapy in the 1960s?

Behaviour therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Humanistic therapy

Psychoanalysis (correct)

What is the primary goal of the therapeutic alliance in CBT?

To establish a collaborative relationship between therapist and client Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Psychological problems are caused by defective thinking patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of CBT interventions?

To change defective thinking patterns Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Beck's treatment in CBT?

Present problems and accessible psychological experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic idea of CBT?

The meaning people attach to events determines their feelings and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of CBT since its origins?

To reframe and correct distorted thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is a schema in CBT?

A cognitive structure or framework that helps us organize information Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of schemas in CBT?

They help us perceive and interpret events Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between perception and reality in CBT?

Our perception of reality influences our feelings and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence on our thinking according to the concept of schema?

Our frameworks for interpretation Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of early maladaptive schemas?

Negative experiences in childhood Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the way schemas influence our view of ourselves, others, and the world?

Cognitive triad Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a child's core emotional needs?

Receiving validation of feelings and needs Signup and view all the answers

How can a child internalize a negative voice of a parental figure?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of automatic interpretation of events in our lives?

Automatic processing Signup and view all the answers

How do core beliefs typically manifest?

As general and absolute statements Signup and view all the answers

When are core beliefs typically learned?

Early on in life as a result of childhood experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of core beliefs in terms of their variation across time or situations?

They do not typically vary much across times or situations Signup and view all the answers

How are core beliefs typically addressed in short-term therapy?

They are generally not tackled directly Signup and view all the answers

How can core beliefs be accessed or inferred?

Through observation of characteristic thoughts and behaviours in many different situations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of change in CBT therapy?

Targeting thoughts, behavior, or goals to alter emotional or behavioral reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive distortion identified by Beck?

Denial Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of collaborative empiricism in CBT?

To examine the evidence supporting or rejecting the patient's cognitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of cognitive restructuring in CBT?

To identify and challenge distorted cognitions Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to identify and challenge automatic thoughts and distortions in CBT?

Downward arrow technique Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of behavioral experiments in CBT?

To test and challenge the patient's thoughts and behaviors Signup and view all the answers