Assessment and formulation

Question 1

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Answer 1

A structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy emphasizing the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Question 2

According to Beck (1964), what primarily influences individuals’ emotional responses and behaviors?

Answer 2

Their perceptions of events rather than the events themselves.

Question 3

True or False: The Hot Cross Bun model illustrates the relationship between situations, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physical sensations.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The Hot Cross Bun model shows that emotional distress stems from how one __________ a situation.

Answer 4

interprets

Question 5

What is the
Assessment process?

Answer 5

1. Clinical interviews
   To engage in a structured conversation to explore the client’s experiences and perspectives.
2. Third party information from family and friends.
3. Outcome measures such as depression inventory to quantify symptoms and track progress.
4. Self monitoring asking to keep a feeling etc

Question 6

What standardized questionnaire can be used to quantify symptoms in CBT?

Answer 6

Beck Depression Inventory

Question 7

What does the PHQ-9 assess?

Answer 7

Symptoms of depression.

Question 8

List three areas assessed by the PHQ-9.

Answer 8

• Interest in activities
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Sleep disturbances

Question 9

What does the acronym SMART stand for in goal setting?

Answer 9

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

Question 10

What is the role of formulation in CBT?

Answer 10

To understand psychological issues, identify factors maintaining the problem, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Question 11

True or False: Effective communication in CBT means using complex language to ensure clarity.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What technique involves scheduling enjoyable activities to combat withdrawal in clients?

Answer 12

Behavioral Activation

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Mark believes that if he does not clean thoroughly, something terrible will happen. This is an example of __________.

Answer 13

Inflated Responsibility

Question 14

What are grounding techniques used for in the context of PTSD?

Answer 14

To help clients stay present during flashbacks or anxiety.

Question 15

What is the purpose of self-monitoring in CBT for eating disorders?

Answer 15

To track eating patterns, thoughts, and feelings associated with food.

Question 16

What is cognitive restructuring?

Answer 16

A technique that helps clients challenge and reframe negative thoughts.

Question 17

List two key strategies for building therapeutic relationships in CBT.

Answer 17

• Quality of Relationships
• Active Listening

Question 18

What are the four steps of setting up a CBT assessment session??

Answer 18

1. Introduce yourself.
2. Explain what is going to happen in the assessment.
3. Discuss confidentiality.
4. Mindful interaction giving the client a moment if you see they are uncomfortable.

Question 19

How do you establish building therapeutic relationships with clients?

Answer 19

1. Build trust and report for empathetic listening and normalising their feelings.
2. Collaborating by having the point identify their main issues.
3. Active listening by reflecting and summarising the client’s fourth feelings