Therapy: Evaluation - Ethical Issues

Question 1

What Are The 2 Evaluation Points For The Ethical Issues Of CBT?

Answer 1

• Patient Blame
• What Is Rational?

Question 2

Who Does The Cognitive Approach Assume Is Responsible For The Client’s Mental Disorder?

Answer 2

The client.

Question 3

Why Is Blaming A Client For Their Disorder Not Always Correct?

Answer 3

There may be other situational factors contributing to the mental disorder, such as family problems.

Question 4

How Might Blaming A Client For Their Disorder Not Be Helpful In Getting Rid Of The Client’s Disorder?

Answer 4

It may take other aspects of their life to change in order for them to feel better.

Question 5

What Is The Ethical Debate About What An Irrational Thought Is?

Answer 5

While some thoughts may seem irrational to a therapist, the client may not see those thoughts as irrational.

Question 6

What Is The Difference In The Way Depressive Realists And Normal People See Things?

Answer 6

Depressive realists tend to see things for what they are. Normal people tend to distort things in a positive way (through rose-coloured glasses).

Question 7

What Type Of Ethical Issue Arises, Due To CBT Damaging Self-Esteem?

Answer 7

Psychological Harm