CBT Techniques and Intervention Strategies 3

Question 1

Which technique involves the therapist guiding the client to conduct a real-world test of a negative prediction to gather empirical data?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral experiment

Answer

Behavioral experiments are hypothesis-testing activities designed to gather direct evidence that challenges or confirms a client's dysfunctional belief.

Question 2

The 'downward arrow' (vertical arrow) technique is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Uncover core beliefs underlying automatic thoughts

Answer

The downward arrow technique repeatedly asks 'What would that mean about you?' to drill beneath surface automatic thoughts and reveal underlying core beliefs.

Question 3

A therapist helps a client with OCD refrain from hand-washing after touching a doorknob. This intervention combines exposure with:

Accepted Answer

Response prevention

Answer

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) pairs confronting the feared stimulus with blocking the compulsive ritual, allowing anxiety to habituate naturally.

Question 4

A therapist uses role-play in which they model assertive communication and then the client practices it. This technique is BEST labeled:

Accepted Answer

Behavior rehearsal with modeling

Answer

Behavior rehearsal with modeling combines therapist demonstration with client practice to develop and reinforce new skills in a safe environment.

Question 5

In CBT for depression, 'activity scheduling' primarily targets which maintaining factor?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral withdrawal and reduced reinforcement

Answer

Activity scheduling counters the behavioral withdrawal cycle by re-engaging clients in pleasurable and mastery activities to restore positive reinforcement.

(CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification Practice Test

(CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification Practice Test

CBT Techniques and Intervention Strategies 3