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Cognitive Restructuring for Anger Flashcards

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  1. A client believes 'If I'm not in control, something terrible will happen.' This belief increases anger when others don't comply. What cognitive theme is central?

    Answer: Control schema

    Control schemas generate anger when the client perceives threats to their sense of authority or predictability over events.

  2. Which of the following is an example of a balanced alternative thought for 'My boss hates me and wants me to fail'?

    Answer: My boss might have been stressed today; their behavior isn't necessarily about me

    A balanced alternative acknowledges uncertainty and considers non-personal explanations rather than swinging to the opposite extreme.

  3. In CBT for anger, 'hot thoughts' refer to:

    Answer: The most emotionally charged thoughts that fuel anger at peak intensity

    Hot thoughts are the core cognitions most directly linked to anger escalation in a specific triggering situation.

  4. A client frequently thinks 'People should always keep their promises.' According to REBT, this is an example of:

    Answer: A demandingness belief

    REBT identifies absolutistic 'should' and 'must' statements as irrational demandingness beliefs that create unnecessary anger.

  5. A therapist asks a client: 'What is the worst that could actually happen, and how would you cope?' This is designed to:

    Answer: Challenge catastrophizing by building coping self-efficacy

    By realistically confronting worst-case scenarios and identifying coping resources, clients reduce catastrophizing and anger intensity.

  6. Which cognitive restructuring strategy specifically targets the meaning a client assigns to an anger trigger rather than the trigger itself?

    Answer: Reappraisal

    Reappraisal changes how a situation is interpreted, which alters emotional response without needing to change the trigger.

  7. During therapy, a client identifies that their anger peaks when they feel disrespected. The therapist explores the underlying belief. This process is called:

    Answer: Downward arrow technique

    The downward arrow technique follows the chain of 'if that were true, what would it mean?' to uncover core beliefs driving anger.