CBT Identifying & Reframing False Beliefs 2

Question 1

A client says, 'If I make one mistake at work, I'll lose my job and everything will fall apart.' Which cognitive distortion does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Catastrophizing

Answer

Catastrophizing involves magnifying the importance of a negative event and assuming the worst-case scenario will occur.

Question 2

Which technique involves helping a client examine concrete evidence both for and against a held belief?

Accepted Answer

Socratic questioning

Answer

Socratic questioning guides clients to examine evidence objectively, weakening the grip of false beliefs.

Question 3

A client believes, 'Everyone at the party thought I was boring.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Mind reading

Answer

Mind reading involves assuming you know what others are thinking without actual evidence.

Question 4

When reframing a belief, the therapist's primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Help the client develop a more balanced and evidence-based perspective

Answer

Reframing aims to shift perspective toward a balanced, realistic view rather than simply swapping negative for positive.

Question 5

A client insists they 'always' fail, despite recent successes. Which intervention is most appropriate first?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing a timeline of actual outcomes

Answer

Reviewing actual outcomes directly challenges overgeneralized thinking with concrete counterevidence.

(CBT) Certified Belief Therapist Practice Test

(CBT) Certified Belief Therapist Practice Test

CBT Identifying & Reframing False Beliefs 2