45 Questions
What is the primary purpose of emotion-focused coping?
To control the emotional response to the stressor
Which type of coping is most often used when the person believes the demand is changeable?
Problem-focused coping
Which of the following is an example of problem-focused coping?
Planful problem-solving
What is the key difference between emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping?
Emotion-focused coping aims to control the emotional response, while problem-focused coping aims to reduce the demands or expand the resources
Which type of coping involves cognitive effort to detach from the situation?
Distancing
What is the primary goal of cognitive restructuring?
To replace stress-provoking thoughts with more constructive ones
According to Dr. Abdalla, which coping strategy is more commonly used by men?
Problem-focused coping
Which type of social support involves providing information, new insights, and advice?
Information support
How can stressful events interfere with one's ability to use social support effectively?
By driving away support systems through excessive focus on problems
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit associated with social support?
Increased risk of stress-related illnesses
Which of the following is NOT an irrational thinking error addressed in cognitive therapy?
Logical reasoning
What is the primary aim of relaxation therapy?
To either reduce hyper-arousal or curb emotional-physiological reactivity
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a technique used in relaxation therapy?
Cognitive restructuring
What is a potential cause of irrational beliefs or faulty thinking errors?
Past experiences and programming
What is the purpose of hypothesis testing in cognitive therapy, according to the text?
To test the validity of irrational beliefs by collecting evidence
Cognitive Therapy assumes that stress can be reduced by faulty ways of thinking.
True
Relaxation Therapy aims to increase hyper-arousal and emotional reactivity.
False
Selective abstraction involves focusing only on the positive aspects of a situation.
False
Progressive muscular relaxation is a technique used in Relaxation Therapy.
True
Emotional reasoning is considered an irrational thinking error in Cognitive Therapy.
True
Hypothesis testing in Cognitive Therapy involves encouraging the client to validate their irrational beliefs.
False
Cognitive Therapy argues that irrational beliefs often stem from present experiences rather than past 'programming'.
False
Mental imagery is not a technique used in Relaxation Therapy.
False
Autogenic training aims to increase emotional-physiological reactivity.
False
Selective negative focus is an irrational thinking error addressed in Cognitive Therapy.
True
Explain the concept of Catastrophizing in Cognitive Therapy.
Catastrophizing in Cognitive Therapy refers to the irrational belief that a situation is much worse than it actually is, leading to heightened stress and anxiety.
How does Cognitive Therapy address the concept of Selective Abstraction?
Cognitive Therapy addresses Selective Abstraction by focusing on the tendency to only see specific details of a situation, often highlighting negatives while ignoring positive aspects.
What is the role of Hypothesis Testing in Cognitive Therapy?
Hypothesis Testing in Cognitive Therapy involves encouraging clients to test out their irrational beliefs by collecting evidence for or against those beliefs.
How does Emotional Reasoning contribute to irrational thinking errors in Cognitive Therapy?
Emotional Reasoning in Cognitive Therapy involves basing beliefs and decisions solely on emotions, leading to irrational conclusions and cognitive distortions.
Explain the aim of Relaxation Therapy in addressing emotional-physiological reactivity.
The aim of Relaxation Therapy is to reduce hyper-arousal or curb emotional-physiological reactivity through techniques like progressive muscular relaxation, mental imagery, and meditation.
What role does past 'programming' play in the development of irrational beliefs according to Cognitive Therapy?
In Cognitive Therapy, past 'programming' such as inadequate love and nurturance during childhood can contribute to the formation of irrational beliefs in adulthood.
How does Cognitive Therapy address Overgeneralization as an irrational thinking error?
Cognitive Therapy addresses Overgeneralization by challenging the belief that one negative event defines a person's entire self-worth or abilities.
What is the significance of Selective Negative Focus in Cognitive Therapy?
Selective Negative Focus in Cognitive Therapy refers to the tendency to only pay attention to negative aspects of a situation while ignoring positive elements.
How does Cognitive Therapy tackle the concept of Mind Reading as an irrational thinking error?
In Cognitive Therapy, Mind Reading is addressed by challenging the assumption that one can accurately know what others are thinking or feeling without concrete evidence.
Explain the concept of Hypothesis Testing in the context of Cognitive Therapy.
In Cognitive Therapy, Hypothesis Testing involves encouraging individuals to gather evidence that either supports or refutes their irrational beliefs.
Cognitive Therapy assumes that stress arises or is increased by faulty or irrational ways of ______: Catastrophizing
thinking
Not receiving adequate love and nurturance as a child may lead to feelings that loved ones in the present don’t “quite love you ______”.
enough
Errors in Information Processing Irrational Thinking Errors include: – Emotional reasoning – ______ – Catastrophic thinking – Mind reading – Selective negative focus, etc.
Overgeneralization
Relaxation Therapy Aims to either reduce hyper-arousal or curb emotional-physiological ______.
reactivity
Progressive muscular relaxation – Mental imagery – Meditation – ______ training
Autogenic
In Cognitive Therapy, clients are encouraged to test out their irrational beliefs by collecting ______ for or against the belief.
evidence
Selective abstraction – Only seeing specific details of the situation (e.g., Seeing the negatives but missing the ______ details).
positive
Cognitive Therapy aims to help clients maintain or develop satisfying relations with ______.
others
Hypothesis testing in Cognitive Therapy involves encouraging the client to ______ out these irrational beliefs.
test
Relaxation Therapy aims to either reduce hyper-arousal or curb ______-physiological reactivity.
emotional
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