CBT CBT Theory & Core Principles 3

Question 1

Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) uses the ABC model. What does the 'B' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Beliefs

Answer

In Ellis's ABC model, B stands for Beliefs — the rational or irrational beliefs about the activating event that produce emotional consequences.

Question 2

Which cognitive distortion involves concluding that one negative event will lead to a never-ending pattern of defeat?

Accepted Answer

Overgeneralization

Answer

Overgeneralization draws a sweeping conclusion from a single negative incident, applying it globally to all future situations.

Question 3

Behavioral experiments in CBT differ from exposure exercises primarily in that they:

Accepted Answer

Are designed to test the validity of specific beliefs rather than reduce anxiety through habituation

Answer

Behavioral experiments are designed to gather evidence that directly tests a specific belief, while exposure targets anxiety reduction through habituation or inhibitory learning.

Question 4

The concept of 'reciprocal determinism,' introduced by Bandura, contributes to CBT by explaining that:

Accepted Answer

Behavior, cognition, and environment all mutually influence each other

Answer

Reciprocal determinism holds that behavior, cognitive factors, and environmental influences are interdependent and continuously interact.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of Beck's original cognitive distortions?

Accepted Answer

Flooding

Answer

Flooding is a behavioral technique involving prolonged exposure, not a cognitive distortion in Beck's taxonomy.

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CBT CBT Theory & Core Principles 3