Cognitive Theories

Question 1

CBT

Answer 1

-Change occurs by modifying dysfunctional thinking patterns
-Understanding connection between thoughts, feels, and behavior
-Schema
-Maladaptive automatic thoughts - label distortions
-Coping skills
-Systemic Desensitization Arbitrary Inference
-Thought Record
-Relaxation techniques

Question 2

REBT

Answer 2

-Difference from CBT– very confrontational
-Change occurs by changing irrational beliefs
-ABC Model
-Self-Acceptance (good and bad)

Question 3

Reality

Answer 3

Reality therapy approach to counseling and problem-solving focuses on here-and-now actions and the ability to create and choose a better future. Typically, counseled people seek to discover what they really want and how they are currently choosing to behave in order to achieve these goals.

Question 4

DBT

Answer 4

Mindfulness Acceptance of feelings w/o judgement
-Distress tolerance
-Emotion regulation
-Interpersonal Effectiveness- assertive training
-HW includes skill building tasks