#1
Which of the following is a key principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Exploration of past childhood experiences
Focus on changing current patterns of thinking and behavior
Analysis of dreams and unconscious desires
Promotion of acceptance and mindfulness
#2
In CBT, what is the role of the therapist?
To provide advice and solutions
To listen passively to the client
To collaborate with the client in setting goals and changing thinking patterns
To diagnose mental illnesses
#3
What is the primary goal of CBT?
To delve into past traumas
To achieve deep relaxation
To change unhelpful patterns of thinking or behavior
To uncover hidden desires
#4
Which psychological disorders are commonly treated with CBT?
Only mood disorders like depression
Only anxiety disorders
Both mood and anxiety disorders
Only personality disorders
#5
Which of the following best describes the cognitive model in CBT?
It emphasizes changing external circumstances
It focuses on changing internal thoughts and beliefs
It relies heavily on medication
It disregards the role of emotions
#6
What is a common goal of behavioral experiments in CBT?
To prove the therapist wrong
To gather evidence for or against a belief
To avoid challenging beliefs
To reinforce existing beliefs
#7
Which of the following is a core concept in CBT?
Regression
Rationalization
Cognitive restructuring
Dependency
#8
What is the aim of cognitive restructuring in CBT?
To identify and challenge irrational thoughts
To encourage dependency on the therapist
To analyze childhood experiences
To promote acceptance of negative thoughts
#9
What is a key difference between CBT and traditional psychoanalysis?
CBT focuses more on past experiences
CBT is more directive and time-limited
CBT is less structured
CBT does not involve homework assignments
#10
In CBT, what does 'homework' refer to?
Assignments that the therapist does
Tasks or exercises assigned to the client to complete between sessions
Tasks that are done during therapy sessions
Assignments that involve writing about dreams
#11
Which of the following is NOT a core principle of CBT?
Collaborative empiricism
Unconditional positive regard
Socratic questioning
Guided discovery
#12
What is the primary focus of the behavioral component of CBT?
Changing thoughts
Changing behaviors
Changing emotions
Changing past experiences
#13
Which of the following is a behavioral technique commonly used in CBT?
Systematic desensitization
Hypnosis
Free association
Interpretation of dreams
#14
What is a common challenge faced by therapists when using CBT?
Resistance from clients
Lack of research evidence
Incompatibility with medication
Overemphasis on past experiences
#15
Which of the following is a key concept in CBT that emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
Cognitive restructuring
Behavioral activation
The cognitive triangle
Cognitive reframing
#16
Which of the following is a key factor in relapse prevention in CBT?
Avoiding all stressors
Identifying and coping with high-risk situations
Relying solely on medication
Ignoring early warning signs
#17
Which of the following best describes the concept of cognitive distortions in CBT?
Accurate reflections of reality
Exaggerated or irrational thoughts that distort perception
Unconscious desires
Predictions about the future