Question 1

Cognitive interventions have been drawn from:
A) R.E.T.
B) Behavior therapy
C) Transactional Analysis
D) Both a and c.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive interventions have been drawn from both Rational Emotive Therapy (R.E.T.) and Transactional Analysis, as both approaches include cognitive elements in understanding and treating psychological issues.

Question 2

Cognitive injunctions tend not to be related to one's past.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive injunctions are often related to one's past experiences, beliefs, and learned behaviors, influencing how they perceive and react to current situations.

Question 3

Cognitive disputation is a process of gentle encouragement to examine one's irrational beliefs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Cognitive processes reflect one's culture more than feelings do.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive processes, such as perception, reasoning, and decision-making, are often shaped by cultural norms and values, whereas feelings or emotions are more universally experienced across different cultures.

Question 5

When using cognitive restructuring, the counselor is interested in:
A) Specific client thoughts before the problematic situation.
B) Specific client thoughts during the problematic situation.
C) Specific client thoughts after problematic situation.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring involves identifying and challenging negative or irrational thoughts that occur before, during, and after a problematic situation.

Question 6

From the R.E.T. perspective, irrational beliefs are at the root of "B" in the A-B-C-D formula.

Accepted Answer

The answer of From the R.E.T. perspective, irrational beliefs are...

Question 7

Persons who tend not to be analytical may not be good candidates for cognitive interventions.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive interventions often require individuals to engage in analytical thinking to identify and modify thought patterns, so those who are not analytical may struggle with these techniques.

Question 8

Cognitive interventions have proven effective will clients of all intellectual levels.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive interventions may not be effective for clients with severe intellectual disabilities or those who lack the cognitive capacity to engage in the processes required by these interventions. Adaptations or alternative approaches may be necessary for these populations.

Question 9

Meichenbaum is usually associated with the cognitive restructuring intervention.

Accepted Answer

Donald Meichenbaum is a prominent psychologist who developed cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, including cognitive restructuring, which involves identifying and changing maladaptive thought patterns.

Question 10

5) Which of the following would be a coping statement?
A) I am afraid of this airplane.
B) This airplane has flown over 1,000,000,000 miles.
C) This airplane has just been inspected by a specialist. a
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 5) Which of the following would be...

Question 11

Client reactions to cognitive strategies are either to respond positively or:
A) To find them meaningless.
B) To be insulted
C) To reject the effort
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Cognitive strategies can elicit a range of responses from clients, including positive reactions, finding them meaningless, feeling insulted, or rejecting the effort altogether. This variety reflects the subjective nature of how individuals perceive and engage with therapeutic interventions.

Question 12

Cognitive restructuring involves:
A) Identifying and altering irrational or negative self-statements.
B) Changing patterns of cognitive linearity 
C) Helping the client develop a dysfunctional pattern
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring is a therapeutic process that involves identifying and changing irrational or maladaptive thoughts and beliefs, which are often negative self-statements. It is a fundamental component of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Question 13

Which of the following is an accurate statement?
A) Our thoughts often tell us how to feel about something.
B) Our feelings often cause us to think a certain way.
C) Cognitive therapists consider feelings as special types of thoughts.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are accurate in the context of cognitive-behavioral theory, which posits that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, influencing each other. Cognitive therapists indeed often view feelings as types of thoughts or as closely linked to cognitive processes.

Question 14

Clients who are most likely to respond favorably to cognitive interventions are:
A) Persons who are more affective in personal style.
B) Persons who are more behavioral in personal style.
C) Persons who are more cognitive in personal style.
D) Persons who are more interpersonal in personal style.

Accepted Answer

Clients who are more cognitive in personal style are most likely to respond favorably to cognitive interventions because these interventions focus on identifying and changing thought patterns, beliefs, and attitudes, which aligns well with the cognitive personal style's emphasis on thinking and processing information.

Question 15

According to the text, culture and cognition are very closely related.

Accepted Answer

Culture significantly influences cognitive processes, including perception, memory, and problem-solving, as it shapes the way individuals think and interpret the world around them.

Question 16

Cognitive assessment begins with the assumption that:
A) Not all people think about their problems.
B) People construct their reality according to their beliefs. b
C) All problems are cognitive.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive assessments are based on the understanding that individuals construct their reality based on their beliefs, perceptions, and cognitive processes. This approach emphasizes the role of mental processes in how people understand and interact with the world around them.

Question 17

Discovering the irrational belief is a principal goal when working with cognitive interventions.

Accepted Answer

In cognitive therapy, identifying and challenging irrational beliefs is a key goal, as these beliefs often contribute to psychological distress.

Question 18

"I don't have the right to ask for help" is an example of a client injunction.

Accepted Answer

An injunction in therapy refers to a deep-seated belief or command within a person that often originates from childhood experiences or messages received from significant others, which can limit or dictate their behavior and thoughts. "I don't have the right to ask for help" is an example of such an injunction, as it represents a belief that can significantly impact a client's ability to seek or accept assistance.

Question 19

The intervention in which the counselor asks the client to challenge his/her reactions to a situation is known as:
A) Behavioral disputation
B) Cognitive disputation
C) Imaginal disputation
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Cognitive disputation involves challenging and changing the client's maladaptive thoughts and beliefs. Behavioral disputation focuses on changing behaviors that stem from those thoughts. Imaginal disputation involves the client imagining a scenario and then disputing the thoughts and reactions related to it. All these interventions involve the counselor asking the client to challenge his/her reactions to a situation.

Question 20

The greatest challenge to changing client thinking is to:
A) Refute the client's impression that situations or people cause their problems.
B) Teaching clients how they are thinking.
C) Helping clients recognize the link between their thoughts and their feelings.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The greatest challenge is often refuting the client's impression that external situations or people are the cause of their problems, as this requires a fundamental shift in their perspective and understanding of personal responsibility and internal thought processes.

Quiz 9: Cognitive Interventions

Cognitive interventions have been drawn from:

Cognitive injunctions tend not to be related to one's past.

Cognitive disputation is a process of gentle encouragement to examine one's irrational beliefs.

Cognitive processes reflect one's culture more than feelings do.

When using cognitive restructuring, the counselor is interested in:

From the R.E.T. perspective, irrational beliefs are at the root of "B" in the A-B-C-D formula.

Persons who tend not to be analytical may not be good candidates for cognitive interventions.

Cognitive interventions have proven effective will clients of all intellectual levels.

Meichenbaum is usually associated with the cognitive restructuring intervention.

5) Which of the following would be a coping statement?

Client reactions to cognitive strategies are either to respond positively or:

Cognitive restructuring involves:

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

Clients who are most likely to respond favorably to cognitive interventions are:

According to the text, culture and cognition are very closely related.

Cognitive assessment begins with the assumption that:

Discovering the irrational belief is a principal goal when working with cognitive interventions.

"I don't have the right to ask for help" is an example of a client injunction.

The intervention in which the counselor asks the client to challenge his/her reactions to a situation is known as:

The greatest challenge to changing client thinking is to: