Cognitive Behavioral Therapies

Question 1

In Ellis’, A-B-C-D-E model, B represents

Answer 1

beliefs about an activating event

Question 2

Drawing negative conclusions without any supporting evidence or in the presence of contradictory evidence is

Answer 2

arbitrary inference

Question 3

Meinchenbaum’s stress innoculation training consists of 3 stages which are:

Answer 3

conceptualization/education, skills acquisition and consolidation and application/follow-through

Question 4

Stanley and Brown’s (2012) safety planning intervention (SPI) consists of six steps:

Answer 4

(1) recoginzing warning signs of an imminent suicidal crisis (2) using internal coping strategies
(3) utilizing social contacts as a means of distraction or support
(4) contacting family or friends who may help resolve the crisis
(5) contacting mental health professionals or agencies
(6) reducing access to lethal means.

Question 5

According to Beck, negative beliefs of oneself, the world, and the future are characteristic of

Answer 5

depression

Question 6

When a person believes his/her emotions reflect reality what technique are they using?

Answer 6

Emotional reasoning

Question 7

The primary goal of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is best described as

Answer 7

accepting and separating from distressing thoughts.

Question 8

What are the six processes addressed by acceptance and commitment therapy?

Answer 8

experiential acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, awareness of self-as-context, value based action and committed action.