CBT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS-LATEST
According to Beck, what is the single best predictor of suicide? - Answer-hopelessness
Five steps are involved in Meichenbaum's self-instructional training. List all five of them,
then explain what happens during the cognitive modeling phase. - Answer-1) Cognitive
modeling
2) Cognitive participant modeling
3) Overt self-instruction
4) Fading overt self-instruction
5) Covert self-instruction
Client observes as a model performs the task while making self-statements aloud
Which psychotherapeutic model criticizes CBT as replacing the demands of parents
with the demands of the clinician? - Answer-Psychoanalytic
What does the "C" stand for in Albert Ellis' model? - Answer-Emotional and behavioral
consequences
Provide two examples of techniques that would be helpful for assisting a client express
feelings. - Answer-1. Drawing pictures
2. Writing letter
3. Journal
4. Using metaphors, analogies
5. Scaling
6. Role playing
T/F The beneficial effects of self-control procedures tend to be short term. - Answer-
True
Describe the disarming technique. - Answer-When you find some truth in what the
person says, even if the criticism seems somewhat irrational
Provide one of the two main components of agenda setting from David Burns. - Answer-
1) Agreeing on a specific problem to work on
2) Agreeing on the methods you will use to try to solve the problem
Summarize the components of a "no" sandwich. - Answer-Affirm the relationship, say no
to the request, then express appreciation for having been asked
What type of meditation involves repeating, either aloud or silently, a syllable, word,
group of words? - Answer-Mantra
,According to Arthur Freeman, which is the best type of therapist available to patients? -
Answer-Clinician
Provide one of the two general explanations of depression from a behavioral
perspective. - Answer-1) Low levels of reward, high levels of punishment
2) Depressive behaviors are learned and maintained because of reinforcement
Provide two of the four steps to happiness as stated by David Burns in The Feeling
Good Handbook. - Answer-1) Identify the upsetting event
2) Record your negative feelings
3) The triple-column technique
4) Outcome: reevaluate your beliefs of your automatic thoughts
T/F According to Arthur Freeman, as the level of dysfunction increases, one should use
a greater proportion of cognitive than behavioral techniques. - Answer-False
What does "BDI" stand for? - Answer-Beck Depression Inventory
List two of the five basic rules for maintaining assertive body language. - Answer-1)
Maintain direct eye contact
2) Maintain an erect body posture
3) Speak clearly, audibly, and firmly
4) Do not whine or use an apologetic tone of voice
5) Make use of gestures and facial expressions for emphasis
According to David Burns, when should a person who feels depressed seek
professional treatment? - Answer-If they have been unsuccessful in their efforts to
overcome a mood problem and feel stuck
T/F The critical incident technique is when the therapist uses provokes the client/patient
to open up emotionally by discussing a painful childhood memory. - Answer-False
What is the name of the technique that involves reminding yourself that things are
usually between 0 and 100? - Answer-Thinking in shades of gray
T/F Chest/thoracic breathing is the natural breathing of newborn infants and sleeping
adults. - Answer-False
For which two disorders does CBT have particularly strong empirical support? - Answer-
Depression and anxiety
Name the communication technique that involves finding some truth in what the other
person is saying, even if you feel convinced that what they're saying is totally wrong,
unreasonable, irrational or unfair. - Answer-The disarming technique
, "It sounds like you are disappointed and annoyed because I have not been doing my
chores this past month." Which of Burns five communication techniques does this best
resemble? - Answer-Empathy
According to Heen, the second step in saying "no" is to recognize that saying "yes"
implicitly means saying "no." Explain what this means and give an example. - Answer-It
means that saying yes to something implicitly means that you have to say no to
something else; you have to make trade-offs; the costs may be small individually, but
they can have major cumulative effects on social, emotional, or physical well-being.
For example, if you are working 40 hours a week and your pregnant friend asks you
plan her baby shower, saying yes could mean that you would get less time with your
own kids, less sleep, or that you would try to balance it all and would only be able to put
half of your efforts into each thing (short-changing). (Heen, pg. 193)
In the Greenberger article, two cognitive characteristics of suicidal patients are
discussed. Name one and describe/define it. - Answer-1) Constriction: When the range
of choices is narrowed to two
2) Ambivalence: The feeling of wanting to live and simultaneously wanting to die
What technique could you use for a client who uses "I should" statements - Answer-e.g.,
Semantic method
What are 2 reasons why people are not assertive? - Answer-1) They don't have the
skills
2) Mistake aggression for assertiveness
3) don't accept their personal rights
4) worry about what others will think
5) worry about consequences
What is an example of cognitive behavioral assessment method for depression? -
Answer-BDI (Andrew's answer from Jeopardy)
also: dysfunctional attitude scale, socratic questioning, Burns' questions (pp.63-69;
kinda)
Name one of Beck's community visions - Answer-1) Global: write, travel, & meet one
another across the world, encouraging friendships as well as work collaborators
2) Inclusivity: be inclusive and welcome people from diverse educational and
professional backgrounds
3) Collaborative: values strength inherent in sharing ideas
4) Empowering: done so by supporting funding for cognitive therapeutic research,
publicly recognizing others' contributions, citing international contributions in own
publications, & offering advice/help
5) Benevolent: respects diverse ideas & helps others advance in their work
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS-LATEST
According to Beck, what is the single best predictor of suicide? - Answer-hopelessness
Five steps are involved in Meichenbaum's self-instructional training. List all five of them,
then explain what happens during the cognitive modeling phase. - Answer-1) Cognitive
modeling
2) Cognitive participant modeling
3) Overt self-instruction
4) Fading overt self-instruction
5) Covert self-instruction
Client observes as a model performs the task while making self-statements aloud
Which psychotherapeutic model criticizes CBT as replacing the demands of parents
with the demands of the clinician? - Answer-Psychoanalytic
What does the "C" stand for in Albert Ellis' model? - Answer-Emotional and behavioral
consequences
Provide two examples of techniques that would be helpful for assisting a client express
feelings. - Answer-1. Drawing pictures
2. Writing letter
3. Journal
4. Using metaphors, analogies
5. Scaling
6. Role playing
T/F The beneficial effects of self-control procedures tend to be short term. - Answer-
True
Describe the disarming technique. - Answer-When you find some truth in what the
person says, even if the criticism seems somewhat irrational
Provide one of the two main components of agenda setting from David Burns. - Answer-
1) Agreeing on a specific problem to work on
2) Agreeing on the methods you will use to try to solve the problem
Summarize the components of a "no" sandwich. - Answer-Affirm the relationship, say no
to the request, then express appreciation for having been asked
What type of meditation involves repeating, either aloud or silently, a syllable, word,
group of words? - Answer-Mantra
,According to Arthur Freeman, which is the best type of therapist available to patients? -
Answer-Clinician
Provide one of the two general explanations of depression from a behavioral
perspective. - Answer-1) Low levels of reward, high levels of punishment
2) Depressive behaviors are learned and maintained because of reinforcement
Provide two of the four steps to happiness as stated by David Burns in The Feeling
Good Handbook. - Answer-1) Identify the upsetting event
2) Record your negative feelings
3) The triple-column technique
4) Outcome: reevaluate your beliefs of your automatic thoughts
T/F According to Arthur Freeman, as the level of dysfunction increases, one should use
a greater proportion of cognitive than behavioral techniques. - Answer-False
What does "BDI" stand for? - Answer-Beck Depression Inventory
List two of the five basic rules for maintaining assertive body language. - Answer-1)
Maintain direct eye contact
2) Maintain an erect body posture
3) Speak clearly, audibly, and firmly
4) Do not whine or use an apologetic tone of voice
5) Make use of gestures and facial expressions for emphasis
According to David Burns, when should a person who feels depressed seek
professional treatment? - Answer-If they have been unsuccessful in their efforts to
overcome a mood problem and feel stuck
T/F The critical incident technique is when the therapist uses provokes the client/patient
to open up emotionally by discussing a painful childhood memory. - Answer-False
What is the name of the technique that involves reminding yourself that things are
usually between 0 and 100? - Answer-Thinking in shades of gray
T/F Chest/thoracic breathing is the natural breathing of newborn infants and sleeping
adults. - Answer-False
For which two disorders does CBT have particularly strong empirical support? - Answer-
Depression and anxiety
Name the communication technique that involves finding some truth in what the other
person is saying, even if you feel convinced that what they're saying is totally wrong,
unreasonable, irrational or unfair. - Answer-The disarming technique
, "It sounds like you are disappointed and annoyed because I have not been doing my
chores this past month." Which of Burns five communication techniques does this best
resemble? - Answer-Empathy
According to Heen, the second step in saying "no" is to recognize that saying "yes"
implicitly means saying "no." Explain what this means and give an example. - Answer-It
means that saying yes to something implicitly means that you have to say no to
something else; you have to make trade-offs; the costs may be small individually, but
they can have major cumulative effects on social, emotional, or physical well-being.
For example, if you are working 40 hours a week and your pregnant friend asks you
plan her baby shower, saying yes could mean that you would get less time with your
own kids, less sleep, or that you would try to balance it all and would only be able to put
half of your efforts into each thing (short-changing). (Heen, pg. 193)
In the Greenberger article, two cognitive characteristics of suicidal patients are
discussed. Name one and describe/define it. - Answer-1) Constriction: When the range
of choices is narrowed to two
2) Ambivalence: The feeling of wanting to live and simultaneously wanting to die
What technique could you use for a client who uses "I should" statements - Answer-e.g.,
Semantic method
What are 2 reasons why people are not assertive? - Answer-1) They don't have the
skills
2) Mistake aggression for assertiveness
3) don't accept their personal rights
4) worry about what others will think
5) worry about consequences
What is an example of cognitive behavioral assessment method for depression? -
Answer-BDI (Andrew's answer from Jeopardy)
also: dysfunctional attitude scale, socratic questioning, Burns' questions (pp.63-69;
kinda)
Name one of Beck's community visions - Answer-1) Global: write, travel, & meet one
another across the world, encouraging friendships as well as work collaborators
2) Inclusivity: be inclusive and welcome people from diverse educational and
professional backgrounds
3) Collaborative: values strength inherent in sharing ideas
4) Empowering: done so by supporting funding for cognitive therapeutic research,
publicly recognizing others' contributions, citing international contributions in own
publications, & offering advice/help
5) Benevolent: respects diverse ideas & helps others advance in their work
