Further Limitations Of CBT Flashcards
1
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What is a limitation of CBT?
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A limitation is that CBT may not work for the most severe cases - for example some may not be able to pay attention in the first place.
2
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Also, the focus in CBT is on the…
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Also, the focus in CBT is on the present and future. Some patients however are aware of the link between childhood experiences and depression and may benefit from psychodynamic therapy that examines the past.
3
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Futhermore, what is there an over emphasis on?
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Futhermore, there may be an over-emphasis on cognition. CBT focuses on thought processes and may ignore situational factors may have caused depression such as poverty and abuse. Some patients may actually need to change their circumstances rather than their thinking.
