MARITIAL AND FAMILY THERAPY (MFT) EXAM | NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+ ||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
CBT founders -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Aaron Beck & Albert Ellis
CBT Underpinnings -
CORRECT|ANSWER
● A form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors.
● This approach is a problem-focused and goal-directed form of treatment that centers on
both cognitive and behavioral excesses and deficits
CBT Theory of change -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Change occurs by exploring patterns of thinking and beliefs that lead to problematic
behaviors.
● Once an individual understands the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors, they are able to modify or change their patterns of thinking and engage with
stressors in a more positive manner.
CBT Role of the Therapist -
CORRECT|ANSWER
● The therapist works collaboratively with the client and uses a goal-focused approach to
address the symptoms that the client presents
● The therapist creates structured sessions and frequently provides homework for clients
to work on between visits
● Focuses on relationship
● Demonstrates empathy
, CBT key term: Cognitive triad -
CORRECT|ANSWER
○ View of self
○ View of the world
○ View of prospects for the future
CBT Key term: Automatic Thoughts: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Thoughts about ourselves or others that individuals are often not
aware of and are therefore not able to assess for accuracy or relevancy.
CBT Key term: Maladaptive Thoughts: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
These are automatic thoughts that are typically centered on
negative themes or distorted reflections that are accepted as true
CBT Key term: Schemas: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Cognitive structures people develop early on that influence how they think
about and interpret the world. Schemas play a role in regulating self-worth and coping
skills.
CBT Key term: Core beliefs -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A person's basic understanding of their worth in the world
CBT Key term: Intermediate Beliefs: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The influence of a person's core beliefs on the
understanding and interpretation of different situations.
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+ ||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
CBT founders -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Aaron Beck & Albert Ellis
CBT Underpinnings -
CORRECT|ANSWER
● A form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors.
● This approach is a problem-focused and goal-directed form of treatment that centers on
both cognitive and behavioral excesses and deficits
CBT Theory of change -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Change occurs by exploring patterns of thinking and beliefs that lead to problematic
behaviors.
● Once an individual understands the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors, they are able to modify or change their patterns of thinking and engage with
stressors in a more positive manner.
CBT Role of the Therapist -
CORRECT|ANSWER
● The therapist works collaboratively with the client and uses a goal-focused approach to
address the symptoms that the client presents
● The therapist creates structured sessions and frequently provides homework for clients
to work on between visits
● Focuses on relationship
● Demonstrates empathy
, CBT key term: Cognitive triad -
CORRECT|ANSWER
○ View of self
○ View of the world
○ View of prospects for the future
CBT Key term: Automatic Thoughts: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Thoughts about ourselves or others that individuals are often not
aware of and are therefore not able to assess for accuracy or relevancy.
CBT Key term: Maladaptive Thoughts: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
These are automatic thoughts that are typically centered on
negative themes or distorted reflections that are accepted as true
CBT Key term: Schemas: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
Cognitive structures people develop early on that influence how they think
about and interpret the world. Schemas play a role in regulating self-worth and coping
skills.
CBT Key term: Core beliefs -
CORRECT|ANSWER
A person's basic understanding of their worth in the world
CBT Key term: Intermediate Beliefs: -
CORRECT|ANSWER
The influence of a person's core beliefs on the
understanding and interpretation of different situations.
