Stress Management Training Stress Management Training: Cognitive Behavioral Techniques 3

Question 1

What is the 'cognitive triad' identified by Aaron Beck in his theory of depression and stress?

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Negative views about oneself, the world, and the future

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Three types of therapy: behavioral, cognitive, and emotional

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Three stages of stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

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The three elements of mindfulness: awareness, acceptance, and action

Question 2

What is the primary role of homework assignments in CBT for stress management?

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To practice new skills and test new beliefs in real-world situations between sessions

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To increase the therapist's understanding of the client's daily routine

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To document all stressful events for detailed analysis in the next session

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To memorize CBT techniques and terminology for future reference

Question 3

Which CBT-based approach emphasizes accepting thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them?

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Question 4

What does the cognitive distortion of 'personalization' involve?

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Blaming oneself excessively for events that are not fully within one's control

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Tailoring stress management techniques to individual needs and preferences

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Making stress management plans personal, specific, and actionable

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Taking responsibility for others' emotional wellbeing at the expense of oneself

Question 5

What is problem-solving therapy (PST) in the context of stress management?

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A structured approach to identifying problems, generating solutions, and evaluating outcomes

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A technique to avoid overthinking about problems by redirecting attention

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Therapy focused exclusively on resolving relationship conflicts

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A method of delegating problems to others to reduce personal stress

Question 6

In REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy), what are considered 'irrational beliefs'?

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Absolutist, demanding beliefs that cause unnecessary emotional distress

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Beliefs that are not supported by peer-reviewed scientific research

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Beliefs formed during childhood that remain rigidly unchanged in adulthood

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Thoughts that occur without conscious awareness during stressful events

Question 7

What is the purpose of a 'behavioral experiment' in CBT for stress management?

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To test the accuracy of a belief or prediction by gathering real-world evidence

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To measure physical stress responses such as cortisol in a laboratory setting

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To experiment with different relaxation and breathing techniques

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To observe how stress affects behavior in a controlled clinical environment