Advanced Belief Modification Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST describes 'belief rigidity' as a barrier to change in advanced CBT work?
Answer: The degree to which a belief resists modification despite contradictory evidence
Belief rigidity describes how strongly a belief is held and how resistant it is to change even when contradictory evidence is presented.
A client's automatic thought diary reveals a consistent theme of abandonment fear. The therapist identifies this as evidence of which schema domain?
Answer: Disconnection and rejection
Abandonment fear falls within the Disconnection and Rejection schema domain, which includes schemas related to instability, mistrust, and emotional deprivation.
The 'positive data log' is a belief modification tool that works by:
Answer: Tracking evidence that disconfirms negative core beliefs over time
The positive data log builds a cumulative record of experiences inconsistent with a negative core belief, gradually shifting the belief's credibility.
When a client intellectually accepts a new belief but still 'feels' the old one, the therapist should:
Answer: Add emotional processing techniques such as chair work or imagery
Intellectual acceptance without emotional change requires experiential techniques that access affect-laden representations of the belief.
In the continuum technique, a therapist asks a client to rate themselves on a scale of 0–100% rather than in absolute terms. This technique targets:
Answer: Dichotomous (all-or-nothing) thinking
The continuum technique directly counters black-and-white thinking by helping clients see gradations rather than extremes.
A client avoids situations that might disconfirm a negative belief (e.g., never asking for help to 'prove' no one cares). This is known as:
Answer: Safety behavior maintaining a schema
Safety behaviors prevent disconfirmation of maladaptive beliefs by ensuring the feared outcome is never tested.
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of 'core belief reformulation'?
Answer: Replacing a maladaptive belief with a more balanced, evidence-based alternative
Core belief reformulation involves developing a credible, nuanced alternative belief that is both evidence-supported and emotionally meaningful to the client.