CART Cognitive Restructuring for Anger 2

Question 1

A client insists their coworker 'always' ignores their ideas. Which cognitive distortion does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Answer

Using absolute terms like 'always' or 'never' is the hallmark of overgeneralization, which distorts reality and fuels anger.

Question 2

In cognitive restructuring, what is the primary purpose of a thought record?

Accepted Answer

To identify and challenge automatic negative thoughts

Answer

Thought records help clients capture automatic thoughts, evaluate their accuracy, and develop more balanced alternatives.

Question 3

A therapist uses Socratic questioning with an angry client. What is the goal?

Accepted Answer

To guide the client to examine evidence for and against their beliefs

Answer

Socratic questioning uses guided discovery so clients independently evaluate the validity of their anger-driving beliefs.

Question 4

Which technique involves helping a client replace 'I must be respected at all times' with 'I prefer respect but can cope when it's absent'?

Accepted Answer

Disputing irrational beliefs (REBT)

Answer

REBT's disputing process targets absolutistic 'musts' and 'shoulds,' replacing them with flexible preferences to reduce anger.

Question 5

A client catastrophizes that a traffic jam will 'ruin their entire day.' The therapist helps them rate the actual impact on a scale of 0–100. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Decatastrophizing

Answer

Decatastrophizing helps clients realistically appraise how bad a situation actually is, reducing anger-amplifying exaggeration.

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

(CART) Certified Anger Resolution Therapist Practice Test

CART Cognitive Restructuring for Anger 2