CART CBT Cognitive Restructuring 5

Question 1

Which of the following BEST illustrates 'labeling' as a cognitive distortion in anger?

Accepted Answer

'That driver is a complete idiot and a menace.'

Answer

Labeling attaches a global, negative character judgment to a person based on a single behavior, intensifying anger and reducing empathy.

Question 2

A CART therapist introduces 'perspective-taking' to an angry client primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Help the client consider others' intentions and circumstances, reducing hostile attributions

Answer

Perspective-taking reduces hostile attribution bias by encouraging clients to consider situational explanations for others' behavior.

Question 3

In the context of CART, 'decentering' in CBT means helping the client recognize that:

Accepted Answer

Their thoughts are mental events, not facts, and do not define reality

Answer

Decentering (also linked to mindfulness-based CBT) helps clients observe thoughts as mental events rather than accepting them as truth.

Question 4

When a client refuses to consider alternative explanations for a triggering event, stating 'I know what happened,' the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Gently explore the degree of certainty using Socratic questions

Answer

Socratic questioning respectfully challenges certainty without direct confrontation, maintaining the therapeutic alliance while opening new perspectives.

Question 5

Which homework assignment is MOST consistent with cognitive restructuring for anger?

Accepted Answer

Keeping a thought record of anger triggers, automatic thoughts, and alternative responses

Answer

A thought record integrates the full cognitive restructuring process—identifying triggers, automatic thoughts, and generating alternatives—into daily practice.

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

CART CBT Cognitive Restructuring 5