Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Final
Exam) With Complete Solutions 2023
What are the 4 prominent cognitive-behavioral approaches? - correct answer-1.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
2. Cognitive Therapy
3. Strengths-Based CBT
4. Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)? - correct answer-Albert
Ellis (1955)
Who developed Cognitive Therapy (CT)? - correct answer-Aaron T. Beck and Judith
Beck
Who developed Strengths-Based CBT (SB-CBT)? - correct answer-Christine Padesky
Who developed Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)? - correct answer-Donald
Meichenbaum
What is REBT? - correct answer-A theory based on the assumption that cognitions,
emotions, & behaviors interact significantly and have a cause-effect relationship. This is
a holistic & integrative approach that states people contribute to their own psychological
problems or specific symptoms.
People contribute to their own __________ __________ as well as to specific
symptoms, by the rigid and extreme __________ they hold about events and situations.
- correct answer-psychological problems, beliefs
Their are three beliefs that lead to self-defeat: - correct answer-1. I must do well and be
loved and approved by others
2. other people must treat me fairly, kindly and well
3. The world and my living conditions must be comfortable, gratifying and just, providing
me with what I want in life.
The ABC framework: - correct answer-A: ACTIVATING an event/adversity
B: BELIEF about "A"
C: emotional and behavioral CONSEQUENCE/reaCtion of the individual
The individual's belief leads to the ________ __________ - correct answer-emotional
reaction
We are responsible for our own _________ ___________ (reactions). - correct answer-
emotional destiny
, Key words/phrases Ellis looks to as demands and commands: - correct
answer-"shoulds"
"musts"
"oughts"
What comes after the client comes in with the "ABC" model? - correct answer-D & E
D & E stand for... - correct answer-D: DISPUTING irrational beliefs through detecting,
debating, and discriminating.
E: creating a new and EFFECTIVE philosophy/belief system
Therapeutic goals for REBT - correct answer--minimize emotional disturbances and
self-defeating behaviors by acquiring a more realistic and compassionate philosophy of
life
-help clients differentiate between realistic and unrealistic goals
-assist clients to achieve Unconditional Self-Acceptance (USA), Unconditional Other-
Acceptance (USO) and Unconditional Life-Acceptance (ULA)
Therapist's function and role in REBT (4 steps): - correct answer-1. identify client's
irrational beliefs and absolutes & disputes them
2. demonstrate how clients are keeping their emotional disturbance active by continuing
to think illogically.
3. help clients change their thinking and minimize their irrational ideas
4. encourage clients to develop a rational philosophy of life
**question beliefs**
Client's REBT experience - correct answer--focus on present experiences
-actively working in and out of therapy sessions
-homework assignment completion and is checked by therapist
-transference is not encouraged
-end of therapy focuses on progress review, making plans and identifying strategies to
prevent or cope with challenges
REBT relationship between therapist and client: - correct answer--collaborative
-psychoeducational
-insight+ACTION
-warmth not required but will enhance the process
-demystifies the therapeutic process
-unconditional acceptance of client and teach client USA, UOA, ULA
How is REBT applied? - correct answer-The use of different modalities (cognitive,
emotive, behavioral and interpersonal) to dispel self-defeating cognitions and to teach
people how to acquire a rational approach to living.
Cognitive methods used in REBT: - correct answer--disputing irrational beliefs
Exam) With Complete Solutions 2023
What are the 4 prominent cognitive-behavioral approaches? - correct answer-1.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
2. Cognitive Therapy
3. Strengths-Based CBT
4. Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)? - correct answer-Albert
Ellis (1955)
Who developed Cognitive Therapy (CT)? - correct answer-Aaron T. Beck and Judith
Beck
Who developed Strengths-Based CBT (SB-CBT)? - correct answer-Christine Padesky
Who developed Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)? - correct answer-Donald
Meichenbaum
What is REBT? - correct answer-A theory based on the assumption that cognitions,
emotions, & behaviors interact significantly and have a cause-effect relationship. This is
a holistic & integrative approach that states people contribute to their own psychological
problems or specific symptoms.
People contribute to their own __________ __________ as well as to specific
symptoms, by the rigid and extreme __________ they hold about events and situations.
- correct answer-psychological problems, beliefs
Their are three beliefs that lead to self-defeat: - correct answer-1. I must do well and be
loved and approved by others
2. other people must treat me fairly, kindly and well
3. The world and my living conditions must be comfortable, gratifying and just, providing
me with what I want in life.
The ABC framework: - correct answer-A: ACTIVATING an event/adversity
B: BELIEF about "A"
C: emotional and behavioral CONSEQUENCE/reaCtion of the individual
The individual's belief leads to the ________ __________ - correct answer-emotional
reaction
We are responsible for our own _________ ___________ (reactions). - correct answer-
emotional destiny
, Key words/phrases Ellis looks to as demands and commands: - correct
answer-"shoulds"
"musts"
"oughts"
What comes after the client comes in with the "ABC" model? - correct answer-D & E
D & E stand for... - correct answer-D: DISPUTING irrational beliefs through detecting,
debating, and discriminating.
E: creating a new and EFFECTIVE philosophy/belief system
Therapeutic goals for REBT - correct answer--minimize emotional disturbances and
self-defeating behaviors by acquiring a more realistic and compassionate philosophy of
life
-help clients differentiate between realistic and unrealistic goals
-assist clients to achieve Unconditional Self-Acceptance (USA), Unconditional Other-
Acceptance (USO) and Unconditional Life-Acceptance (ULA)
Therapist's function and role in REBT (4 steps): - correct answer-1. identify client's
irrational beliefs and absolutes & disputes them
2. demonstrate how clients are keeping their emotional disturbance active by continuing
to think illogically.
3. help clients change their thinking and minimize their irrational ideas
4. encourage clients to develop a rational philosophy of life
**question beliefs**
Client's REBT experience - correct answer--focus on present experiences
-actively working in and out of therapy sessions
-homework assignment completion and is checked by therapist
-transference is not encouraged
-end of therapy focuses on progress review, making plans and identifying strategies to
prevent or cope with challenges
REBT relationship between therapist and client: - correct answer--collaborative
-psychoeducational
-insight+ACTION
-warmth not required but will enhance the process
-demystifies the therapeutic process
-unconditional acceptance of client and teach client USA, UOA, ULA
How is REBT applied? - correct answer-The use of different modalities (cognitive,
emotive, behavioral and interpersonal) to dispel self-defeating cognitions and to teach
people how to acquire a rational approach to living.
Cognitive methods used in REBT: - correct answer--disputing irrational beliefs
