Psychological Therpy Flashcards
What is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)?
A psychological therapy for anxiety disorders that focuses on changing dysfunctional thinking patterns
CBT is used for conditions like generalised anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and specific phobias.
How does CBT differ from other types of psychological therapy?
CBT focuses on present problems and solutions rather than exploring past behaviors
This approach aims to address current issues faced by the individual.
What is meant by ‘cognitive fear structures’?
Networks of stored information about threatening stimuli
Similar to Bartlett’s concept of schema, these structures influence how a person perceives threats.
What might be included in a cognitive fear structure for a person with a phobia of dogs?
Concepts such as big teeth, fierce, aggressive, dangerous, and bodily sensations like rapid heart rate
These associations can lead to avoidance behaviors.
What is the goal of CBT in relation to cognitive fear structures?
To disconfirm inaccurate beliefs about feared stimuli and replace them with new positive memories
This is achieved through exposure therapy.
How does exposure theory relate to CBT?
It is combined with cognitive therapy to help individuals confront their fears
This approach helps to modify their cognitive fear structures.
What role does psychoeducation play in CBT?
Teaches individuals about the links between thoughts, emotions, and behavior
It encourages the development of a more objective view of themselves and their surroundings.
What is the typical duration of a CBT course?
Around 20 sessions
This time-limited approach is designed to achieve specific therapeutic goals.
What is the purpose of homework in CBT for anxiety?
To encourage practice of skills and strategies between sessions
Participants report back on their experiences to reinforce learning.
True or False: CBT practitioners spend significant time exploring a person’s past to understand their behavior.
False
CBT focuses on present issues rather than past experiences.
Fill in the blank: CBT practitioners aim to change the way people think, feel, and _______.
behave
This holistic approach addresses multiple aspects of a person’s experience.
What is applied tension?
A psychological therapy developed specifically for the treatment of blood-injury-injection phobias (BII)
Applied tension is used to manage symptoms associated with BII.
What does BII stand for?
Blood-injury-injection phobias
BII is characterized by an intense fear related to blood, injuries, or injections.
How does BII differ from other specific phobias?
BII is characterized by a slightly different pattern of symptoms
This unique symptom pattern necessitates specialized treatment techniques.
Why is applied tension combined with other CBT strategies?
Because BII requires additional techniques due to its unique symptoms
CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
