Exploring Psychological Pain and Values Clarity

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Which one of the following is a core therapeutic process of Psychological Flexibility in ACT?

Defusion (correct)

Fusion

Remoteness from values

Experiential avoidance

What is the main focus of Psychological Flexibility in ACT?

Remembering and anticipating painful events

Changing or persisting in behavior that serves valued ends (correct)

Suppressing unwanted thoughts and feelings

Controlling and avoiding distressing experiences

Which of the following is NOT a core pathological process of psychological rigidity?

Experiential avoidance

Values clarity (correct)

Unworkable action

Fusion

What is the goal of Acceptance in ACT?

To reduce the impact and influence of unwanted thoughts and feelings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a core therapeutic process in ACT Triflex?

Fusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Unworkable Action in psychological rigidity?

Behaviors that pull away from mindful, valued living Signup and view all the answers

According to ACT, what is the assumption of healthy normality?

Psychological suffering is normal Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of ACT?

To increase psychological flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy is ACT derived from?

Relational Frame Therapy (RFT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of ACT in terms of learning?

Nonlinear and difficult to learn Signup and view all the answers

What does ACT believe about the range of emotions in a full human life?

A full human life comes with the full range of emotions - pleasant and painful Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of psychological suffering mentioned in the text?

Addictions, suicide, and low self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be in a state of cognitive fusion?

Being entangled by thoughts Signup and view all the answers

Which category of fusion involves negative self-judgment and over-identifying with labels?

Fusion with self-concept Signup and view all the answers

What is experiential avoidance?

Attempts to escape from unpleasant thoughts and feelings Signup and view all the answers

Which core pathological process involves being disconnected from the present moment?

Disconnection from the present moment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem with experiential avoidance?

Unwillingness to experience uncomfortable thoughts and feelings Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the impact of reducing the believability of a thought?

It decreases fusion and increases commitment to valued action Signup and view all the answers

What does ACT Choice Point 1 include?

Overt and covert behavior Signup and view all the answers

Who defines what is considered an away or towards move in ACT?

The client Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, can any activity be considered a toward or away move?

Yes, any activity can be a toward or away move Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 core skills of unhooking in ACT?

Mindfulness, defusion, acceptance, and self as context Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'hooked' in ACT?

Experiencing cognitive fusion and engaging in experiential avoidance Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is mindfulness?

A mental state of paying attention with flexibility, openness, and curiosity Signup and view all the answers

What are values in ACT?

Principles that guide our actions and reflect what we want to do and how we want to do it Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of value clarification in ACT?

To help the client live a rich and meaningful life based on their individual values Signup and view all the answers

How does ACT view symptoms in therapy?

Symptom reduction is not a goal, symptoms are perceived as harmless but uncomfortable transient psychological events Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ACT and CBT in their view of psychopathology?

ACT views psychological inflexibility as the cause of psychopathology, while CBT focuses on biased information processing and maladaptive thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of ACT in relation to anxiety and depression?

To change the relationship with internal experience, increase acceptance, and reduce avoidance/escape behaviors Signup and view all the answers