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cognitive approach to explaining and treating depression
Preguntas del test (28)
1 Cognitive Explanation of Depression:
According to Beck’s cognitive theory of depression, which of the following is not part of the negative triad?- AThe self
- BThe world
- CThe past
- DThe future
2Cognitive Explanation of Depression:
What are self-schemas in Beck’s theory of depression?- APatterns of behavior used to cope with trauma
- BPackets of knowledge about the world
- CPackets of knowledge individuals hold about themselves
- D. Instructions for how to behave in society
3Cognitive Explanation of Depression:
In Beck’s cognitive model, what maintains the negative triad?- ASleep disturbances
- BNegative self-schemas and cognitive biases
- CLack of serotonin
- DParental absence
4 In Ellis’s ABC model, what does the 'B' stand for?
- ABehavior
- BBias
- CBelief
- D. Balance
5Cognitive Explanation of Depression:
According to Ellis, what leads to depression?- AThe activating event itself
- BA lack of social support
- CIrrational beliefs about the event
- DPast trauma
6Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
What is the main aim of CBT in treating depression?- ATo improve serotonin levels
- BTo recondition emotional responses
- CTo identify, challenge, and change irrational thoughts
- DTo encourage group discussion
7 Which of the following is not a strategy used in CBT?
- AThought catching
- BReality testing
- CBehavioral activation
- DFlooding
8Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
In REBT, what does the 'D' in the ABCDE model stand for?- ADepression
- BDispute
- CDelay
- DDiscussion
9Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
What is pragmatic disputing in REBT?- A. Challenging beliefs based on logic
- BChallenging beliefs based on usefulness
- CChallenging beliefs with medication
- DChallenging beliefs through hypnosis
10Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
What does the 'client as scientist' strategy involve?- AGiving the client a test
- B. Encouraging the client to research CBT
- CHelping the client to gather evidence against negative thoughts
- DTeaching the client scientific thinking
11Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach and CBT:
What research supports Beck’s theory of cognitive biases in depression?- AMilgram (1963)
- BKoster et al (2005)
- CZimbardo (1971)
- DLoftus and Palmer (1974)
12Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach and CBT:
What is one limitation of the cognitive explanation of depression?- AIt doesn’t consider emotions
- BIt cannot be tested empirically
- CIt may not explain the root cause—only symptoms
- DIt ignores the brain entirely
13Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach and CBT:
What is a key strength of CBT as a treatment for depression?- AIt works best when used alone without medication
- BIt improves sleep more than medication
- CIt is supported by research showing it reduces relapse
- DIt cures depression instantly
14Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach and CBT:
What study supports CBT's effectiveness when combined with medication?- AMilgram (1963)
- BMarch et al (2007)
- CKoster et al (2005)
- DZimbardo (1971)
15Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach and CBT:
Which factor has been found to impact CBT effectiveness?- ATherapist’s age
- BTherapist’s gender
- CTherapist’s competence
- DThe client’s favourite colour
16Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach and CBT:
Why might CBT be inappropriate for some severely depressed individuals?- AIt’s only available online
- BIt doesn’t address irrational thoughts
- CThey may lack motivation or concentration
- DIt increases relapse risk
17Evaluation of the Cognitive Approach and CBT:
According to Simons (1995), CBT may not be effective for people who...- AAre open to new ideas
- BHave flexible thinking styles
- CHave rigid attitudes and high stress levels
- D. Are in short-term therapy
18. What kind of cognitive bias is involved when someone over-exaggerates the negatives in a situation?
- AMinimisation
- BPersonalisation
- CCatastrophising
- DArbitrary inference
19 In Beck’s model, what is minimisation?
- A. Ignoring positive events
- BMaking a situation seem worse than it is
- C. Blaming others
- DFocusing on the past
20What is empirical disputing in REBT?
- AChallenging how helpful a belief is
- BChallenging if there is real evidence for a belief
- CChallenging if the belief fits societal norms
- D. Challenging if the belief sounds scientific
21. What’s a major ethical limitation of CBT in depression?
- AIt forces clients to take drugs
- BIt ignores the client’s free will
- CIt can be too directive or feel judgmental
- DIt doesn’t use evidence
22What does behavioral activation in CBT aim to do?
- AEncourage clients to act on negative thoughts
- BGet clients to engage in enjoyable or rewarding activities
- C. Reduce neural activation
- DCreate new irrational beliefs
23What makes REBT different from Beck’s CBT?
- A. It uses medication
- BIt encourages irrational beliefs
- CIt focuses on disputing beliefs directly
- DIt ignores the activating event
24Why is it important to consider realism vs irrationality in depression explanations?
- A. Some negative thoughts may be accurate in context
- B. People with depression always lie
- CCBT only works if the person is irrational
- DRealistic beliefs are always healthy
25According to Beck, what is a negative schema?
- AA learned behavior
- BA distorted self-image from past experiences
- CA type of irrational belief
- DA form of anxiety
26What is musturbatory thinking?
- AA belief that the world is dangerous
- BThinking in overly optimistic terms
- CBelieving certain conditions "must" be met to be happy
- DBelieving your thoughts are unchangeable
27 What is a key limitation of the cognitive explanation of depression?
- AIt has no supporting evidence
- BIt ignores the role of cognitive distortions
- CIt overlooks biological influences
- DIt cannot be applied in therapy
28 March et al (2007) found that CBT was.
- AMore effective than antidepressants
- B. Not effective for teenagers
- CJust as effective as antidepressants
- D. Only effective for mild depression
Información
- Descripción
- The cognitive approach to explaining and treating depression: Beck’s negative triad and Ellis’s ABC model; cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), including challenging irrational thoughts.
- Autor
- amine samsom
- Idioma
- English
- Visitas
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