Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the A-B-C model of personality emphasize?

Justification of emotions

Temporal sequence of antecedents, behavior, and consequences (correct)

Simultaneous events

Problems stemming from activating events

What are arbitrary inferences?

A form of cognitive distortion that refers to making conclusions without supporting and relevant evidence.

What are automatic thoughts?

Maladaptive thoughts that appear to arise reflexively, without conscious deliberation.

What is cognitive behavior modification (CBM)?

A therapeutic approach that focuses on changing the client's self-verbalizations. Signup and view all the answers

What does cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) aim to achieve?

To change cognitions that are leading to psychological problems. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of cognitive distortions?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does cognitive restructuring involve?

A process of actively altering maladaptive thought patterns and replacing them with constructive and adaptive thoughts and beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

Define cognitive triad.

A pattern that triggers depression. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by labeling and mislabeling?

Portraying one's identity on the basis of imperfections and mistakes made in the past. Signup and view all the answers

What is musturbation in the context of cognitive therapy?

A term referring to behavior that is absolutist and rigid. Signup and view all the answers

What are thought records used for?

They assist clients in identifying negative automatic thoughts and testing them. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Concepts

A-B-C Model of Personality: Emphasizes the influence of beliefs about events on emotional responses, not the events themselves.
Arbitrary Inferences: Involves drawing conclusions without relevant evidence, a key cognitive distortion.
Automatic Thoughts: Reflexive maladaptive thoughts that occur without conscious effort.
Cognitive Behavior Modification (CBM): Focuses on changing clients' self-verbalizations to improve their mindset.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): Aims to alter cognitive patterns contributing to psychological issues.

Cognitive Distortions and Errors

Cognitive Distortions: Misconceptions and faulty assumptions underpinning many psychological problems, including various types like overgeneralization and dichotomous thinking.
Dichotomous Thinking: Simplistic categorization of experiences into either/or extremes, leading to distorted perceptions.
Overgeneralization: Forming broad conclusions from single incidents and applying them to unrelated situations.
Personalization: The tendency to relate unrelated external events personally without justification.

Therapeutic Processes

Cognitive Restructuring: Actively altering maladaptive thoughts and replacing them with positive beliefs.
Collaborative Empiricism: Clients treated as scientists, collaboratively testing faulty beliefs through hypotheses and homework.
Socratic Dialogue: A method used to help clients empirically test beliefs via observation and monitoring.

Self and Identity

Negative Cognitive Triad: Characterized by negative views of self, world, and future, often associated with depression.
Labeling and Mislabeling: Defining oneself based on imperfections and past mistakes, which distorts self-identity.
Internal Dialogue: The ongoing self-talk influencing emotions and behaviors in challenging situations.

Behavioral Techniques and Strategies

Coping Skills Program: Teaches clients to adapt their thinking to manage stress effectively.
Stress Inoculation Training (SIT): Involves incremental exposure to stressors to build resilience.
Homework Assignments: Structured tasks designed to encourage positive actions that facilitate change.

Therapeutic Perspectives

Constructivist Approach: Focuses on clients' subjective interpretations rather than objective beliefs.
Strengths-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (SB-CBT): Emphasizes clients' strengths and resources for fostering positive transformation.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): Examines the interplay of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to manage emotional responses.

Additional Concepts

Schema: Core beliefs influencing dysfunctional behaviors; restructuring these is essential in cognitive therapy.
Thought Records: Tools for clients to identify negative thoughts and assess supporting or contradictory evidence.
Shame-Attacking Exercises: Activities designed to challenge the fear of embarrassment by encouraging clients to act despite perceived risks.

Description

This quiz features key concepts and definitions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on the A-B-C model of personality and various cognitive distortions. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their understanding of CBT principles.