Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exam
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what is the focus of cognitive behavioral therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER-thoughts
what are the basic tenants of CBT? - CORRECT ANSWER-humans are more than
animals in that our mental processes affect our actions, and there are both rational and
irrational, good and bad beliefs that influence happiness
CBT: definition - CORRECT ANSWER-feelings and behaviors are based on thinking
and beliefs; psychotherapy is based on correcting dysfunctional thinking and unuseful
beliefs, and subsequently feelings and behaviors
the cognitive-behavioral model - CORRECT ANSWER-a situation triggers automatic
thoughts and images in us, which elicit the reaction (emotional, behavioral,
physiological)
CBT is all about changing ____ - CORRECT ANSWER-our automatic thoughts and
images
the cognitive triad - CORRECT ANSWER-view of the self, future, and world: the way we
view these topics determines our outlook on the world, and our happiness
CBT: goal - CORRECT ANSWER-change your thoughts to lead to healthier behaviors
and more stable emotions and physiological states
thoughts stem from - CORRECT ANSWER-prior experiences and previously
established attitudes and belief
what is the first step in changing your thoughts? - CORRECT ANSWER-get over your
pride
as maturity increases, impact of circumstances on emotions, behaviors and physiology -
CORRECT ANSWER-decreases
negative automatic thoughts (NATS) - CORRECT ANSWER-negative thoughts about
yourself, your world, or your future that are assumed to be true