Question 1

According to the cognitive approach to psychotherapy, psychological problems arise from ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixations at particular developmental stages in childhood 
B)  classical or operant conditioning 
C)  illogical thoughts or interpretations of events in our lives 
D)  incongruence between the real self and the ideal self 
A)  fixations at particular developmental stages in childhood 
B)  classical or operant conditioning 
C)  illogical thoughts or interpretations of events in our lives 
D)  incongruence between the real self and the ideal self C

Question 2

Name two of Beck's thought distortions.

Accepted Answer

All-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, magnification/minimization, personalization, overgeneralization, mental filtering, and mind reading.

Question 3

Cognitive therapists ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  use the terms thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions to refer to cognitions 
B)  believe that psychopathology results directly from the things that happen to us 
C)  acknowledge the usefulness of the psychoanalytic technique of word association 
D)  attempt to "read" patients' thoughts by observing nonverbal behaviors 
A)  use the terms thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions to refer to cognitions 
B)  believe that psychopathology results directly from the things that happen to us 
C)  acknowledge the usefulness of the psychoanalytic technique of word association 
D)  attempt to "read" patients' thoughts by observing nonverbal behaviors A

Question 4

Who created dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The cognitive thought distortion defined as assuming excessive personal responsibility for negative events is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  all-or-nothing thinking 
B)  catastrophizing 
C)  personalization 
D)  overgeneralization 
A)  all-or-nothing thinking 
B)  catastrophizing 
C)  personalization 
D)  overgeneralization

Question 6

The cognitive thought distortion defined as expecting the worst in the future when it is actually unlikely to occur is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  all-or-nothing thinking 
B)  catastrophizing 
C)  personalization 
D)  overgeneralization 
A)  all-or-nothing thinking 
B)  catastrophizing 
C)  personalization 
D)  overgeneralization

Question 7

______ is a cognitive technique that focuses on accepting internal psychological experiences, including emotions, thoughts, and sensations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rational emotive behavior therapy 
B)  Dialectical behavior therapy 
C)  Acceptance and commitment therapy 
D)  Metacognitive therapy 
A)  Rational emotive behavior therapy 
B)  Dialectical behavior therapy 
C)  Acceptance and commitment therapy 
D)  Metacognitive therapy

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE regarding cognitive psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive psychotherapy is typically more structured and less spontaneous than humanistic psychotherapy. 
B)  Compared to behavioral psychotherapy, cognitive psychotherapy deemphasizes internal, mental processes. 
C)  Relative to psychodynamic therapy, cognitive therapy's typical treatment length is 10-15 sessions longer. 
D)  Cognitive therapy is typically more costly than psychoanalytic treatment. 
A)  Cognitive psychotherapy is typically more structured and less spontaneous than humanistic psychotherapy. 
B)  Compared to behavioral psychotherapy, cognitive psychotherapy deemphasizes internal, mental processes. 
C)  Relative to psychodynamic therapy, cognitive therapy's typical treatment length is 10-15 sessions longer. 
D)  Cognitive therapy is typically more costly than psychoanalytic treatment.

Question 9

The primary goal of cognitive psychotherapy is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  observable behavior change via contingency management 
B)  to make the unconscious conscious 
C)  logical thinking 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  observable behavior change via contingency management 
B)  to make the unconscious conscious 
C)  logical thinking 
D)  self-actualization

Question 10

______ is a thought distortion in which the patient irrationally evaluates everything as either wonderful or terrible, with no middle ground.

Accepted Answer

All-or-not

Question 11

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is most closely associated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marsha Linehan 
B)  Judith Beck 
C)  Steven Hayes 
D)  Aaron Beck 
A)  Marsha Linehan 
B)  Judith Beck 
C)  Steven Hayes 
D)  Aaron Beck

Question 12

Cognitive psychotherapy ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  has not yet been found efficacious in the treatment of any specific psychological disorders 
B)  emphasizes objective measures of psychotherapy outcome to a greater extent than psychodynamic psychotherapy 
C)  is less effective than many humanistic approaches 
D)  is not a recommended approach for the treatment of personality disorders 
A)  has not yet been found efficacious in the treatment of any specific psychological disorders 
B)  emphasizes objective measures of psychotherapy outcome to a greater extent than psychodynamic psychotherapy 
C)  is less effective than many humanistic approaches 
D)  is not a recommended approach for the treatment of personality disorders

Question 13

According to Ellis' ABCDE model, "D" represents ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a discussion of the feelings resulting from the client's irrational thoughts 
B)  the drive with which the irrational thought is associated 
C)  the domain of the client's life negatively influenced by the irrational thought 
D)  a dispute of the client's irrational thoughts 
A)  a discussion of the feelings resulting from the client's irrational thoughts 
B)  the drive with which the irrational thought is associated 
C)  the domain of the client's life negatively influenced by the irrational thought 
D)  a dispute of the client's irrational thoughts

Question 14

Dialectical behavior therapy, developed by Marsha Linehan, has been found effective in the treatment of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
B)  borderline personality disorder 
C)  individuals with work-related problems that do not qualify as mental disorders 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
B)  borderline personality disorder 
C)  individuals with work-related problems that do not qualify as mental disorders 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 15

Which of the following statements about empirical studies of cognitive therapy is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Studies demonstrate support for DBT's use with borderline personality disorder patients. 
B)  Studies have found that homework enhances therapy outcome. 
C)  Studies include support for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders with ACT. 
D)  Studies suggest mindfulness may not be as beneficial as originally suggested by its proponents. 
A)  Studies demonstrate support for DBT's use with borderline personality disorder patients. 
B)  Studies have found that homework enhances therapy outcome. 
C)  Studies include support for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders with ACT. 
D)  Studies suggest mindfulness may not be as beneficial as originally suggested by its proponents.

Question 16

What are the five components of the ABCDE model?

Accepted Answer

Activating event, be

Question 17

______ are considered leaders in the cognitive therapy movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis 
B)  Sigmund Freud and Karen Horney 
C)  Carl Jung and Fritz Perls 
D)  John Watson and Edward Thorndike 
A)  Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis 
B)  Sigmund Freud and Karen Horney 
C)  Carl Jung and Fritz Perls 
D)  John Watson and Edward Thorndike

Question 18

Third-wave therapies ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  have mindfulness as a core component of their treatment approach 
B)  include acceptance and remission therapy and metabehavioral therapy 
C)  have little empirical support 
D)  promote the religion of Buddhism 
A)  have mindfulness as a core component of their treatment approach 
B)  include acceptance and remission therapy and metabehavioral therapy 
C)  have little empirical support 
D)  promote the religion of Buddhism

Question 19

Compared to psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive psychotherapy tends to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  require a greater number of sessions 
B)  emphasize the past rather than the present 
C)  derive its roots from ancient dream analysis techniques 
D)  focus on the client's current problems 
A)  require a greater number of sessions 
B)  emphasize the past rather than the present 
C)  derive its roots from ancient dream analysis techniques 
D)  focus on the client's current problems

Question 20

Define the common thought distortion known as overgeneralization, and offer a fictional example that a client might bring to a clinical psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization involves th

According to the cognitive approach to psychotherapy, psychological problems arise from ______.

Name two of Beck's thought distortions.

Cognitive therapists ______.

Who created dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

The cognitive thought distortion defined as assuming excessive personal responsibility for negative events is ______.

The cognitive thought distortion defined as expecting the worst in the future when it is actually unlikely to occur is ______.

______ is a cognitive technique that focuses on accepting internal psychological experiences, including emotions, thoughts, and sensations.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding cognitive psychotherapy?

The primary goal of cognitive psychotherapy is ______.

______ is a thought distortion in which the patient irrationally evaluates everything as either wonderful or terrible, with no middle ground.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is most closely associated with ______.

Cognitive psychotherapy ______.

According to Ellis' ABCDE model, "D" represents ______.

Dialectical behavior therapy, developed by Marsha Linehan, has been found effective in the treatment of ______.

Which of the following statements about empirical studies of cognitive therapy is NOT true?

What are the five components of the ABCDE model?

______ are considered leaders in the cognitive therapy movement.

Third-wave therapies ______.

Compared to psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive psychotherapy tends to ______.

Define the common thought distortion known as overgeneralization, and offer a fictional example that a client might bring to a clinical psychologist.

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Exam 15: Cognitive Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

According to the cognitive approach to psychotherapy, psychological problems arise from ______.

Name two of Beck's thought distortions.

Cognitive therapists ______.

Who created dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?

The cognitive thought distortion defined as assuming excessive personal responsibility for negative events is ______.

The cognitive thought distortion defined as expecting the worst in the future when it is actually unlikely to occur is ______.

______ is a cognitive technique that focuses on accepting internal psychological experiences, including emotions, thoughts, and sensations.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding cognitive psychotherapy?

The primary goal of cognitive psychotherapy is ______.

______ is a thought distortion in which the patient irrationally evaluates everything as either wonderful or terrible, with no middle ground.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is most closely associated with ______.

Cognitive psychotherapy ______.

According to Ellis' ABCDE model, "D" represents ______.

Dialectical behavior therapy, developed by Marsha Linehan, has been found effective in the treatment of ______.

Which of the following statements about empirical studies of cognitive therapy is NOT true?

What are the five components of the ABCDE model?

______ are considered leaders in the cognitive therapy movement.

Third-wave therapies ______.

Compared to psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive psychotherapy tends to ______.

Define the common thought distortion known as overgeneralization, and offer a fictional example that a client might bring to a clinical psychologist.

Clinical Psychology: Definition and Training

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Current Controversies and Directions in Clinical Psychology

Diversity and Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Conducting Research in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification Issues: Dsm-5 and More

The Clinical Interview

Intellectual and Neuropsychological Assessment

Personality Assessment and Behavioral Assessment

General Issues in Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Humanistic Psychotherapy

Behavior Therapy

Group and Family Therapy

Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Health Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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