29 Questions
What was the primary focus of Beck's research on depression in the 1960s?
To prove Freud's theory of depression
What was the main finding of Beck's research on the dreams of depressed patients?
Dreams were a reflection of the person's everyday thoughts
What was the dominant form of psychotherapy in the 1960s?
Psychoanalysis
What is the primary goal of the therapeutic alliance in CBT?
To establish a collaborative relationship between therapist and client
What is the underlying assumption of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Psychological problems are caused by defective thinking patterns
What is the primary focus of CBT interventions?
To change defective thinking patterns
What was the focus of Beck's treatment in CBT?
Present problems and accessible psychological experiences
What is the basic idea of CBT?
The meaning people attach to events determines their feelings and behavior
What is the primary goal of CBT since its origins?
To reframe and correct distorted thoughts
What is a schema in CBT?
A cognitive structure or framework that helps us organize information
What is the role of schemas in CBT?
They help us perceive and interpret events
What is the relationship between perception and reality in CBT?
Our perception of reality influences our feelings and behavior
What is the primary influence on our thinking according to the concept of schema?
Our frameworks for interpretation
What is the origin of early maladaptive schemas?
Negative experiences in childhood
What is the term for the way schemas influence our view of ourselves, others, and the world?
Cognitive triad
What is a key aspect of a child's core emotional needs?
Receiving validation of feelings and needs
How can a child internalize a negative voice of a parental figure?
Both a and b
What is the term for the process of automatic interpretation of events in our lives?
Automatic processing
How do core beliefs typically manifest?
As general and absolute statements
When are core beliefs typically learned?
Early on in life as a result of childhood experiences
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
How are core beliefs typically addressed in short-term therapy?
They are generally not tackled directly
How can core beliefs be accessed or inferred?
Through observation of characteristic thoughts and behaviours in many different situations
What is a key aspect of change in CBT therapy?
Targeting thoughts, behavior, or goals to alter emotional or behavioral reactions
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive distortion identified by Beck?
Denial
What is the primary purpose of collaborative empiricism in CBT?
To examine the evidence supporting or rejecting the patient's cognitions
What is the goal of cognitive restructuring in CBT?
To identify and challenge distorted cognitions
Which technique is used to identify and challenge automatic thoughts and distortions in CBT?
Downward arrow technique
What is the purpose of behavioral experiments in CBT?
To test and challenge the patient's thoughts and behaviors
Test your understanding of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with this quiz. Learn about the origins of CBT, its basic principles, and examples of interventions. Assess your knowledge of the therapeutic alliance, schema, and the course of treatment.
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