Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy/Techniques
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - correct answer a therapeutic approach that addresses the
relationship among thoughts, feelings, behaviors, & physiology
Cognitive distortions - correct answer inaccurate, irrational thoughts
Cognitive restructuring - correct answer the examination & reframing of one's interpretation of the
meaning of an event
2 Central Tenets - correct answer "cognitions have a controlling influence on our emotions and behavior"
"how we act or behave can strongly affect our thought patterns and emotions"
Interacting Systems in
Human Behavior - correct answer Affective (feelings)
Behavioral (actions)
Cognitive (thoughts)
Aims of CBT - correct answer Increasing a desired activity
Reducing unwanted behavior
Increasing pleasure
, Enhancing social skills
The Process of CBT - correct answer Cognitive restructuring to help people experience a range of feelings
when they are stuck in powerful negative mood states.
The health care provider acts as a guide in the process.
The client performs the intervention on themselves.
CBT Process Steps - correct answer 1. Awareness
2. Automatic Thoughts
3. Cognitive Distortions/errors
4. Choosing Effective Coping
Identifying Emotions - correct answer The way we feel is very important. Positive feelings promote
health while negative feelings contribute to ill health.
Family & cultural influences determine how we deal with & express emotions.
Exaggerated emotions interfere with good problem solving & can require the need of someone to assist
in processing these emotions to attain a good outcome.
Automatic Thoughts - correct answer Automatic thoughts occur in response to a situation
Common characteristics of AT include:
-Knee-jerk responses to perceived stressor.
-Usually negative in content
Therapy/Techniques
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - correct answer a therapeutic approach that addresses the
relationship among thoughts, feelings, behaviors, & physiology
Cognitive distortions - correct answer inaccurate, irrational thoughts
Cognitive restructuring - correct answer the examination & reframing of one's interpretation of the
meaning of an event
2 Central Tenets - correct answer "cognitions have a controlling influence on our emotions and behavior"
"how we act or behave can strongly affect our thought patterns and emotions"
Interacting Systems in
Human Behavior - correct answer Affective (feelings)
Behavioral (actions)
Cognitive (thoughts)
Aims of CBT - correct answer Increasing a desired activity
Reducing unwanted behavior
Increasing pleasure
, Enhancing social skills
The Process of CBT - correct answer Cognitive restructuring to help people experience a range of feelings
when they are stuck in powerful negative mood states.
The health care provider acts as a guide in the process.
The client performs the intervention on themselves.
CBT Process Steps - correct answer 1. Awareness
2. Automatic Thoughts
3. Cognitive Distortions/errors
4. Choosing Effective Coping
Identifying Emotions - correct answer The way we feel is very important. Positive feelings promote
health while negative feelings contribute to ill health.
Family & cultural influences determine how we deal with & express emotions.
Exaggerated emotions interfere with good problem solving & can require the need of someone to assist
in processing these emotions to attain a good outcome.
Automatic Thoughts - correct answer Automatic thoughts occur in response to a situation
Common characteristics of AT include:
-Knee-jerk responses to perceived stressor.
-Usually negative in content
