Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2026 Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
some symptom-focused interventions for panic disorder - Correct answer-
diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, cognitive restructuring,
medication, interoceptive exposure, in vivo exposure
some symptom-focused interventions for phobias - Correct answer-cognitive
restructuring, exposure (flooding or hierarchical/systematic desensitization)
some symptom-focused intervention for OCD - Correct answer-exposure and ritual
prevention (EX/PR), cognitive restructuring, pharmacotherapy
some symptom-focused intervention for social anxiety disorder - Correct answer-
psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, exposure (fear and avoidance hierarchy),
advanced cognitive restructuring, therapist characteristics
schema - Correct answer--structure that contains a representation of reality
(thoughts, assumptions, and beliefs that provide us with a way to make sense of
our world)
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, - may be functional or dysfunctional (manifest in irrational automatic thought
supported by errors in logic).
maladaptive schemas - Correct answer-develop early in childhood, are resistant
and slow to change, can be activated or deactivated, have cultural dimensions
schema focused interventions for depression - Correct answer-educate client about
core beliefs and monitor their operation, socratic questioning, behavioral
experiment, cognitive continuum, role plays, acting as if, self disclosure, using
extreme contrasts, developing metaphors, historical test of core belief,
restructuring early memories
Young's schema therapy - Correct answer-intervention for depression. early
maladaptive schemas, maladaptive coping styles, core emotional needs, schema
modes. Can use dysfunctional through record.
Constructivist/Interpersonal cognitive interventions for personality disorders -
Correct answer-DBT for borderline.
Etiology of a Disorder for the Behaviorist - Correct answer-1. Anxiety is
conceptualized in terms of classical conditioning.
2. We have maladaptive or inappropriate responses.
3. Failure to learn effective or appropriate responses due to learning environment.
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
some symptom-focused interventions for panic disorder - Correct answer-
diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, cognitive restructuring,
medication, interoceptive exposure, in vivo exposure
some symptom-focused interventions for phobias - Correct answer-cognitive
restructuring, exposure (flooding or hierarchical/systematic desensitization)
some symptom-focused intervention for OCD - Correct answer-exposure and ritual
prevention (EX/PR), cognitive restructuring, pharmacotherapy
some symptom-focused intervention for social anxiety disorder - Correct answer-
psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, exposure (fear and avoidance hierarchy),
advanced cognitive restructuring, therapist characteristics
schema - Correct answer--structure that contains a representation of reality
(thoughts, assumptions, and beliefs that provide us with a way to make sense of
our world)
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, - may be functional or dysfunctional (manifest in irrational automatic thought
supported by errors in logic).
maladaptive schemas - Correct answer-develop early in childhood, are resistant
and slow to change, can be activated or deactivated, have cultural dimensions
schema focused interventions for depression - Correct answer-educate client about
core beliefs and monitor their operation, socratic questioning, behavioral
experiment, cognitive continuum, role plays, acting as if, self disclosure, using
extreme contrasts, developing metaphors, historical test of core belief,
restructuring early memories
Young's schema therapy - Correct answer-intervention for depression. early
maladaptive schemas, maladaptive coping styles, core emotional needs, schema
modes. Can use dysfunctional through record.
Constructivist/Interpersonal cognitive interventions for personality disorders -
Correct answer-DBT for borderline.
Etiology of a Disorder for the Behaviorist - Correct answer-1. Anxiety is
conceptualized in terms of classical conditioning.
2. We have maladaptive or inappropriate responses.
3. Failure to learn effective or appropriate responses due to learning environment.
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