CBT Depression Treatment Applications 2

Question 1

A client with depression reports believing 'Nothing I do ever works out.' Which CBT technique best addresses this overgeneralization?

Accepted Answer

Evidence examination

Answer

Evidence examination challenges overgeneralization by having clients identify specific instances that contradict their global negative belief.

Question 2

In behavioral activation for depression, scheduling activities is prioritized based on which two dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Mastery and pleasure

Answer

Behavioral activation uses mastery (sense of accomplishment) and pleasure ratings to guide activity scheduling in depressed clients.

Question 3

Which CBT model specifically targets the depressogenic triad of negative views about the self, world, and future?

Accepted Answer

Beck's cognitive triad

Answer

Beck's cognitive triad describes the three domains of negative thinking characteristic of depression.

Question 4

A depressed client cancels sessions frequently and avoids homework. The CBT therapist should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Explore cognitive and emotional barriers to engagement

Answer

Exploring barriers addresses the underlying avoidance patterns that are often a core feature of depression itself.

Question 5

When using the downward arrow technique with a depressed client, the therapist aims to uncover:

Accepted Answer

Core beliefs or schemas

Answer

The downward arrow technique drills from surface automatic thoughts down to deeper core beliefs driving depression.

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