CBT Advanced Belief Modification 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes 'belief rigidity' as a barrier to change in advanced CBT work?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which a belief resists modification despite contradictory evidence

Answer

Belief rigidity describes how strongly a belief is held and how resistant it is to change even when contradictory evidence is presented.

Question 2

A client's automatic thought diary reveals a consistent theme of abandonment fear. The therapist identifies this as evidence of which schema domain?

Accepted Answer

Disconnection and rejection

Answer

Abandonment fear falls within the Disconnection and Rejection schema domain, which includes schemas related to instability, mistrust, and emotional deprivation.

Question 3

The 'positive data log' is a belief modification tool that works by:

Accepted Answer

Tracking evidence that disconfirms negative core beliefs over time

Answer

The positive data log builds a cumulative record of experiences inconsistent with a negative core belief, gradually shifting the belief's credibility.

Question 4

When a client intellectually accepts a new belief but still 'feels' the old one, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Add emotional processing techniques such as chair work or imagery

Answer

Intellectual acceptance without emotional change requires experiential techniques that access affect-laden representations of the belief.

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

Dichotomous (all-or-nothing) thinking

Answer

The continuum technique directly counters black-and-white thinking by helping clients see gradations rather than extremes.

(CBT) Certified Belief Therapist Practice Test

(CBT) Certified Belief Therapist Practice Test

CBT Advanced Belief Modification 3