Question 1

Which of the following is a cognitive behavior modification procedure?​
A) cognitive restructuring​
B) ​behavioral skills training
C) ​cognitive adaptation training
D) ​A and C

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring is a cognitive behavior modification procedure, while behavioral skills training and cognitive adaptation training are both behavioral modification procedures. Choice D is incorrect as it includes cognitive adaptation training, which is not a cognitive behavior modification procedure.

Question 2

Paul shares his toys with other children and covertly tells himself,"Good job! You're a good person." These statements make it more likely that he will share his toys.In this example,Paul's cognitive behavior is functioning as a (n):​
A) ​discriminative stimulus
B) ​conditioned stimulus
C) ​reinforcing consequence
D) ​unconditioned response

Accepted Answer

Paul's cognitive behavior is functioning as a reinforcing consequence because his positive self-talk is strengthening the behavior of sharing his toys with other children.

Question 3

Cognitive behavior can function as all of the following except:​
A) ​a conditioned stimulus that elicits a conditioned response
B) ​a discriminative stimulus for desirable behavior
C) ​a punishing consequence for a behavior
D) ​an unconditioned stimulus that elicits an unconditioned response

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavior cannot function as an unconditioned stimulus that elicits an unconditioned response because unconditioned stimuli and responses are innate and not learned, whereas cognitive behavior involves mental processes that are influenced by learning and experience.

Question 4

A behavior that is not observable by other individuals is referred to as __________ behavior.​
A) ​operant
B) ​covert
C) ​overt
D) ​functional

Accepted Answer

Covert behavior refers to private or internal behaviors that cannot be observed by others, such as thoughts or feelings. Operant behavior refers to behavior that is influenced by consequences, overt behavior refers to observable behavior, and functional behavior refers to behavior that serves a specific purpose or function.

Question 5

In order to use behavior modification procedures to change a cognitive behavior,the behavior must be:​
A) ​assigned a label
B) ​readily observable to others
C) ​operationally defined
D) ​overt

Accepted Answer

In order to use behavior modification procedures to change a cognitive behavior, the behavior must be operationally defined. This means that it must be clearly and specifically defined in observable terms so that it can be measured and tracked. This is necessary in order to determine if the behavior has changed and to determine the effectiveness of the behavior modification intervention. Simply assigning a label, making it readily observable to others, or making it overt is not sufficient for behavior modification purposes.

Question 6

Which of the following is a behavioral definition of cognitive behavior?​
A) ​self-esteem
B) ​self-confidence
C) ​self-efficacy
D) ​none of these

Accepted Answer

None of these options provide a behavioral definition of cognitive behavior. Self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy are all related to cognitive processes and beliefs, but they do not describe specific behaviors that can be observed and measured. Behavioral definitions of cognitive behavior would focus on observable actions such as problem-solving strategies, actions taken in response to emotions, or patterns of thought and behavior related to specific situations or contexts.

Question 7

What type of information is included in a data sheet that is used in cognitive restructuring procedures?​
A) ​information about the situation
B) ​information about emotions and behavior
C) ​information about thoughts that occur
D) ​all of these

Accepted Answer

A data sheet used in cognitive restructuring procedures typically includes information about the situation, emotions and behaviors, and thoughts that occur. By addressing all three of these areas, clients can identify and challenge negative or distorted thinking patterns that contribute to their emotional and behavioral responses to situations.

Question 8

Mary thinks about an upcoming speech that she has to give and she experiences anxiety.In this example,Mary's cognitive behavior is functioning as a (an):​
A) ​conditioned stimulus
B) ​unconditioned stimulus
C) ​discriminative stimulus
D) ​punishing consequence

Accepted Answer

Mary's cognitive behavior (thinking about the speech) is a conditioned stimulus that triggers her anxiety (unconditioned response).

Question 9

Which of the following questions is NOT used to challenge an individual's distorted thinking?​
A) ​where is the evidence?
B) ​what are the implications?
C) ​are there alternative explanations?
D) ​can you change the way others react to you?

Accepted Answer

This question does not challenge distorted thinking, but rather asks for a potential behavioral solution. The other options (A, B, and C) are commonly used in cognitive-behavioral therapy to challenge distorted thoughts and beliefs.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a step in self-instructional training?​
A) ​identifying the problem situation
B) ​using shaping to teach self-instructions
C) ​defining the behaviors involved
D) ​identifying the instructions that will be used

Accepted Answer

Shaping is not a step in self-instructional training. The other steps include identifying the problem situation, defining the behaviors involved, and identifying the instructions that will be used.

Question 11

An undesirable cognitive behavior that an individual wants to decrease is referred to as a (an)__________ behavior,and a desirable cognitive behavior that an individual wants to increase is referred to as a (n)__________ behavior.​
A) ​operant;respondent
B) ​excess;deficit
C) ​overt;covert
D) ​dysfunctional;functional

Accepted Answer

Excess behavior refers to undesirable cognitive or physical behaviors that an individual wants to decrease, while deficit behavior refers to desirable cognitive or physical behaviors that an individual wants to increase.

Question 12

When cognitive behavior is involved,who identifies and records the occurrence of the behavior?​
A) ​the individual engaging in the behavior
B) ​independent observers
C) ​significant others
D) ​A and B

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Amy is seeing a psychologist because she has distressing thoughts that lead to anxiety.The psychologist helps Amy to identify the distressing thoughts and the emotional response that follows,and to get rid of the distressing thoughts.Which cognitive behavior modification procedure is being used?​
A) ​cognitive restructuring
B) ​problem-solving therapy
C) ​cognitive coping skills training
D) ​self-monitoring

Accepted Answer

The cognitive behavior modification procedure being used is cognitive restructuring, which involves identifying and changing negative thought patterns that lead to emotional distress. This process helps to modify how individuals view their experiences and alter their emotional responses to those experiences.

Question 14

The primary focus of behavior modification is on __________ behavior.​
A) ​private
B) ​covert
C) ​overt
D) ​cognitive

Accepted Answer

Behavior modification focuses on observable, measurable behavior, which is referred to as overt behavior. Private and covert behaviors, such as thoughts and emotions, are not directly observable and therefore do not fall under the primary focus of behavior modification. While cognitive processes may be considered in behavior modification, the primary focus is on modifying behavior.

Question 15

What is involved in cognitive behavior modification procedures used to treat depression?​
A) ​getting the individual to engage in fewer activities
B) ​teaching the person to use cognitive distortions
C) ​helping the individual change distorted thinking
D) ​A and B

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavior modification procedures used to treat depression involve helping the individual change distorted thinking patterns, which can contribute to their depression. This may include identifying and challenging negative thoughts, examining beliefs and assumptions, and learning new coping strategies. Encouraging the individual to engage in fewer activities or teaching them to use cognitive distortions would not be effective approaches for treating depression.

Question 16

A psychologist is working with Tony to help him control his anger when he disagrees with his boss.The psychologist teaches Tony specific self-statements that he can use in the situation,so that Tony is less likely to get angry and argue with his boss and more likely to walk away.Which cognitive behavior modification procedure is being used?​
A) ​cognitive coping skills training
B) ​cognitive adaptation training
C) ​cognitive restructuring
D) ​systematic rational restructuring

Accepted Answer

Cognitive coping skills training involves teaching individuals specific self-statements or cognitive responses to use in challenging situations to prevent maladaptive behaviors, such as anger or aggression, which aligns with the intervention described for Tony.

Question 17

The cognitive restructuring procedure involves helping an individual to do all of the following except:​
A) ​identify distressing thoughts and situations
B) ​avoid situations in which distressing thoughts occur
C) ​identify the response that follows the thoughts
D) ​decrease the distressing thoughts

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring involves identifying distressing thoughts and situations, as well as the response that follows the thoughts. The goal is to decrease the distressing thoughts by changing the underlying beliefs that lead to them. Avoiding the situations in which distressing thoughts occur does not address the underlying problem and does not lead to long-term improvement.

Question 18

When Bill is driving faster than the speed limit,he covertly tells himself to slow down or he will get a ticket.He then slows down.Bill's cognitive behavior of telling himself to slow down is functioning as a:​
A) ​conditioned stimulus
B) ​punishing consequence
C) ​reinforcing consequence
D) ​discriminative stimulus

Accepted Answer

Bill's cognitive behavior of telling himself to slow down functions as a discriminative stimulus because it signals a particular response (slowing down) that is reinforced by avoiding a ticket.

Question 19

In behavior modification,the behaviors of thinking,imagining,and talking to yourself are labeled as __________ behaviors.​
A) ​overt
B) ​cognitive
C) ​respondent
D) ​internal

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behaviors are the behaviors related to thinking, imagining, and talking to oneself. They are internal behaviors and not directly observable, making them different from overt behaviors that can be seen by others. Respondent behaviors refer to reflexes or automatic responses to certain stimuli. Therefore, the best choice is B, cognitive behaviors.

Question 20

In the case of excess cognitive behavior,__________ procedures are used to decrease the behavior,and when deficit cognitive behavior is involved,__________ procedures are used to increase the behavior.​
A) ​avoidance training;cognitive therapy
B) ​aversion therapy;cognitive adaptation
C) ​cognitive coping skills training;cognitive restructuring
D) ​cognitive restructuring;cognitive coping skills training

Accepted Answer

Excess cognitive behavior refers to problematic or excessive thinking patterns, while deficit cognitive behavior refers to insufficient or inadequate thinking patterns. Cognitive restructuring is a widely used procedure to decrease excess cognitive behavior, by challenging and modifying negative or unhelpful thoughts. On the other hand, cognitive coping skills training is a procedure aimed at increasing deficit cognitive behavior, by teaching individuals skills to enhance their problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking abilities. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it accurately matches the procedures to the types of cognitive behavior involved.

Quiz 25: A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

Which of the following is a cognitive behavior modification procedure?

Paul shares his toys with other children and covertly tells himself,"Good job! You're a good person." These statements make it more likely that he will share his toys.In this example,Paul's cognitive behavior is functioning as a (n) :

Cognitive behavior can function as all of the following except:

A behavior that is not observable by other individuals is referred to as __________ behavior.

In order to use behavior modification procedures to change a cognitive behavior,the behavior must be:

Which of the following is a behavioral definition of cognitive behavior?

What type of information is included in a data sheet that is used in cognitive restructuring procedures?

Mary thinks about an upcoming speech that she has to give and she experiences anxiety.In this example,Mary's cognitive behavior is functioning as a (an) :

Which of the following questions is NOT used to challenge an individual's distorted thinking?

Which of the following is NOT a step in self-instructional training?

An undesirable cognitive behavior that an individual wants to decrease is referred to as a (an) behavior,and a desirable cognitive behavior that an individual wants to increase is referred to as a (n) behavior.

When cognitive behavior is involved,who identifies and records the occurrence of the behavior?

Amy is seeing a psychologist because she has distressing thoughts that lead to anxiety.The psychologist helps Amy to identify the distressing thoughts and the emotional response that follows,and to get rid of the distressing thoughts.Which cognitive behavior modification procedure is being used?

The primary focus of behavior modification is on __________ behavior.

What is involved in cognitive behavior modification procedures used to treat depression?

The cognitive restructuring procedure involves helping an individual to do all of the following except:

When Bill is driving faster than the speed limit,he covertly tells himself to slow down or he will get a ticket.He then slows down.Bill's cognitive behavior of telling himself to slow down is functioning as a:

In behavior modification,the behaviors of thinking,imagining,and talking to yourself are labeled as __________ behaviors.

In the case of excess cognitive behavior, procedures are used to decrease the behavior,and when deficit cognitive behavior is involved, procedures are used to increase the behavior.

Quiz 25: A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

Which of the following is a cognitive behavior modification procedure?​

Paul shares his toys with other children and covertly tells himself,"Good job! You're a good person." These statements make it more likely that he will share his toys.In this example,Paul's cognitive behavior is functioning as a (n) :​

Cognitive behavior can function as all of the following except:​

A behavior that is not observable by other individuals is referred to as __________ behavior.​

In order to use behavior modification procedures to change a cognitive behavior,the behavior must be:​

Which of the following is a behavioral definition of cognitive behavior?​

What type of information is included in a data sheet that is used in cognitive restructuring procedures?​

Mary thinks about an upcoming speech that she has to give and she experiences anxiety.In this example,Mary's cognitive behavior is functioning as a (an) :​

Which of the following questions is NOT used to challenge an individual's distorted thinking?​

Which of the following is NOT a step in self-instructional training?​

An undesirable cognitive behavior that an individual wants to decrease is referred to as a (an) __________ behavior,and a desirable cognitive behavior that an individual wants to increase is referred to as a (n) __________ behavior.​

When cognitive behavior is involved,who identifies and records the occurrence of the behavior?​

Amy is seeing a psychologist because she has distressing thoughts that lead to anxiety.The psychologist helps Amy to identify the distressing thoughts and the emotional response that follows,and to get rid of the distressing thoughts.Which cognitive behavior modification procedure is being used?​

The primary focus of behavior modification is on __________ behavior.​

What is involved in cognitive behavior modification procedures used to treat depression?​

The cognitive restructuring procedure involves helping an individual to do all of the following except:​

When Bill is driving faster than the speed limit,he covertly tells himself to slow down or he will get a ticket.He then slows down.Bill's cognitive behavior of telling himself to slow down is functioning as a:​

In behavior modification,the behaviors of thinking,imagining,and talking to yourself are labeled as __________ behaviors.​

In the case of excess cognitive behavior,__________ procedures are used to decrease the behavior,and when deficit cognitive behavior is involved,__________ procedures are used to increase the behavior.​