Exam 7: Cognitive Therapy Aaron T Beck and Marjorie E Weishaar

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Empirical studies have repeatedly shown that cognitive therapy and antidepressant medications are both highly effective in the treatment of depression. Furthermore, the combination of the two approaches is often preferable. Describe the benefits to using both in combination. Would there be any potential for one approach to undermine the other? If so, how? If not, why not?

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In cognitive therapy, a patient learns to eliminate negative or dysfunctional thoughts by learning beliefs that are

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A cognitive therapist will label a nonadaptive thought as

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The preferred method of dialoguing with a patient in cognitive therapy is through the use of ______________________ questions.

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Primal modes refer to modes that are

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Hypothesis testing has two components: _____________and ____________.

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Collaborative empiricism assumes the patient can play the role of a

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Cognitive and psychodynamic therapies are similar in that both theorize that

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Which disorder is associated with catastrophic interpretations of bodily/mental experiences?

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Which of the following is one of the primary goals in the initial cognitive therapy interview?

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The work of Albert Ellis (1962) gave major impetus to the development of _____________.

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Two personality dimensions, or modes of behavior, that Beck hypothesized were related to depression are

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In contrast to Albert Ellis, who confronted patients about their beliefs, Aaron Beck's approach was

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Which of the following events is considered a primary indicator of potential suicidal behavior?

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Kate has anorexia nervosa and when she gains one pound she believes she is fat. If she loses one pound, she can perceive herself as thin. Kate's thought process reflects

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According to cognitive theory, thoughts _________________ shifts in emotions.

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The cognitive model of depression postulates three specific concepts. They are

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Drawing a specific conclusion without supporting evidence, or even in the face of contradictory evidence, is defined as

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To a novice therapist, the distinctions between cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and REBT are often difficult to decipher. Describe how these approaches differ.

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Exposure therapy serves to provide data on

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