CBHT Study Guide 2026
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📋 CBHT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CBHT Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample CBHT Questions & Answers
1. Panic disorder is best described as:
Panic disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks plus at least one month of worry about another attack.
2. Which of the following best describes a flat affect?
Flat affect refers to a severe reduction in emotional expressiveness, commonly seen in schizophrenia.
3. What does it mean if a patient is described as 'oriented x3'?
Oriented x3 means the patient is aware of person, place, and time — a basic cognitive assessment.
4. What are the six key principles of trauma-informed care as identified by SAMHSA?
SAMHSA identifies six key principles of trauma-informed care: safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment and choice, and cultural/historical/gender issues.
5. Which action violates ethical guidelines for BHTs?
Accepting gifts from clients can create bias and compromise the therapeutic relationship.
6. When working with a trauma survivor who becomes agitated, which response is most trauma-informed?
Offering calm presence, a soft tone, and choices helps restore a sense of safety and control, which are fundamental needs for trauma survivors experiencing distress.