ACT Intervention Techniques & Strategies

Question 1

What is the primary focus of intervention techniques in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To increase psychological flexibility and commitment to values-based actions

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To eliminate negative emotions

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To avoid confronting difficult thoughts

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To suppress uncomfortable feelings

Question 2

How does cognitive defusion work as an intervention technique in ACT?

Accepted Answer

By observing thoughts as temporary mental events

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By ignoring intrusive thoughts

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By suppressing negative thoughts

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By changing negative thoughts into positive ones

Question 3

What is the role of mindfulness in ACT interventions?

Accepted Answer

To increase awareness and acceptance of the present moment

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To focus on the past

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To avoid discomfort and distressing thoughts

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To suppress unwanted emotions

Question 4

What is 'acceptance' in ACT intervention techniques?

Accepted Answer

Allowing difficult emotions to be present without judgment

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Avoiding negative emotions

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Suppressing distressing thoughts

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Changing negative emotions to positive ones

Question 5

What is the role of values-based living in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To act in ways that align with personal values

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To focus on external validation

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To avoid emotional discomfort

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To increase pleasure and reduce discomfort

Question 6

How does committed action function as an intervention technique in ACT?

Accepted Answer

Taking purposeful steps towards meaningful goals

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Avoiding actions that may cause discomfort

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Suppressing all negative emotions first

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Changing goals based on external feedback

Question 7

What does 'self-as-context' mean in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To view oneself as separate from their thoughts and feelings

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To become attached to personal thoughts

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To suppress personal thoughts

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To act according to the thoughts one has

Question 8

What is 'defusion' in ACT?

Accepted Answer

To see thoughts as temporary mental events

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To eliminate all negative thoughts

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To change harmful thoughts into positive ones

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To focus only on positive thoughts

Question 9

How does ACT use experiential exercises in interventions?

Accepted Answer

To practice observing and accepting thoughts and emotions

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To suppress emotions and thoughts

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To eliminate negative thoughts completely

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To increase avoidance of distressing experiences