CBT Identifying & Reframing False Beliefs 3

Question 1

The downward arrow technique is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Uncover underlying core beliefs driving surface-level thoughts

Answer

The downward arrow technique repeatedly asks 'What would that mean?' to drill down from automatic thoughts to core beliefs.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the 'labeling' cognitive distortion?

Accepted Answer

'I failed this test, so I am a total loser.'

Answer

Labeling assigns a global negative identity label based on a single behavior or event.

Question 3

A client says, 'I feel like a fraud, so I must be one.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Emotional reasoning

Answer

Emotional reasoning treats feelings as facts, assuming that because something feels true, it must be true.

Question 4

In CBT, a 'thought record' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify, evaluate, and reframe automatic thoughts

Answer

Thought records help clients identify automatic thoughts, examine evidence, and generate more balanced alternatives.

Question 5

Which statement best describes a 'core belief' in cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

A deep, global, rigid assumption about oneself, others, or the world

Answer

Core beliefs are deeply held, unconditional assumptions that shape how a person interprets all experiences.

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