1. Cognitive behavioral practitioners use all of the following EXCEPT
a.
a brief, active, directive, collaborative, present-focused, and didactic approach.
b.
a psychoeducational model of therapy.
c.
a therapeutic model that relies on empirical validation of its concepts and techniques.
d.
strokes.
2. ______________ emphasize mindfulness, acceptance, the therapeutic relationship, spirituality, values, meaning and
purpose in one’s life, meditation, being in the present moment, and emotional expression.
a.
First-generation behavior therapies
b.
Second-generation behavior therapies
c.
Third-generation behavior therapies
d.
Fourth-generation behavior therapies
c
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3. All of the following are characteristics of the cognitive behavioral approach in groups EXCEPT
a.
a focus on overt and specific behavior.
b.
occasional use of therapeutic goals.
c.
developing a treatment plan and evaluation of this plan.
d.
use of action-oriented methods.
b
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4. In a cognitive behaviorally oriented group, the decision to use certain techniques to change behavior is based on
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. Which is true of the application of cognitive behavioral techniques in a group?
a.
These techniques remain under continual evaluation.
b.
They are experiential in nature.
c.
They are designed to produce insight.
d.
They are usually aimed at catharsis.
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6. If people want and expect change, the cognitive behavioral group leader contends it is important they
a.
explore the past roots of a particular problem.
b.
gain insight into the causes of a problem.
c.
engage in detailed introspection.
d.
take specific actions to effect change.
d
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7. Which of the following goals would be most characteristic of a cognitive behavioral group?
a.
To eliminate or acquire a certain behavior
b.
To integrate polarities within an individual
c.
To help members acquire insight into causes of problems
d.
To provide members with an awareness of the ego state they are functioning in
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8. Which of the following techniques is NOT considered a behavioral technique?
a.
Mindfulness
b.
The empty-chair technique
c.
Cognitive restructuring
d.
Self-reinforcement
b
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9. All of the following are functions of the cognitive behavioral leader EXCEPT
a.
to NOT model appropriate behavior for the client.
b.
to assess specific behavioral problems.
c.
to provide feedback and reinforcement for members.
d.
to apply his or her knowledge of behavioral principles and skills in the resolution of problems.
a
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10. Which of the following is NOT a behavioral technique?
a.
Contingency contracts
b.
Analysis and interpretation of dreams
c.
Modeling
d.
Relaxation training
b
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self-control
11. Which of the following would NOT be a part of the early stages of a cognitive behavioral group?
a.
Building of cohesiveness
b.
Identifying appropriate behavior
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c.
Assessment
d.
Developing baseline data
12. Which of the following is NOT generally a part of the working phase of a cognitive-behavioral group?
a.
Reinforcement
b.
Behavioral rehearsal
c.
Cognitive restructuring
d.
Getting acquainted
d
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13. A primary concern during the final stages of the behavioral group is
a.
promoting transfer of learning.
b.
developing a therapeutic contract.
c.
role-playing various situations.
d.
establishing baseline data.
a
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14. Behavioral assessment involves all of the following EXCEPT
a.
it is aimed at gathering unique and detailed information about a client’s problem.
b.
it focuses on the client’s current functioning and life conditions.
c.
it is concerned with taking samples of a client’s behaviors to provide information about how the client
typically functions in various situations.
d.
it deals with a client’s total personality.
d
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15. Generally, each CBT group session opens with group members completing all of the following EXCEPT
a.
checking in by stating significant developments during the week.
b.
reporting on their homework.
c.
identifying topics or issues they would like to put on the agenda for the session.
b
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d.
discussing and summarizing what the members experienced throughout the current group session.
16. Which of the following statements about cognitive restructuring is INACCURATE?
a.
In cognitive restructuring, members are expected to identify self-defeating cognitions and to monitor their self-
talk.
b.
Cognitive restructuring is no longer a basic component of most cognitive behavioral procedures; It has been
replaced by more effective cognitive strategies.
c.
Both cognitive therapy and rational emotive behavior therapy use cognitive restructuring as a core procedure
in changing an individual’s interpretations and thinking processes.
d.
In cognitive restructuring, clients become aware of the role that their cognitions and emotions play in creating
and maintaining stress.
b
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THEO.CORE.16.13.05 – Describe the nature of cognitive behavioral groups directed toward
self-control
17. The process of identifying and evaluating one’s cognitions, understanding the negative impact of thinking on
behavior, and learning more appropriate self-messages is known as
a.
stress-inoculation training.
b.
cognitive restructuring.
c.
reframing.
d.
behavioral alignment.
b
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THEO.CORE.16.13.06 – Understand how the cognitive behavioral approaches can be
effectively practiced in school settings and with diverse client populations
18. Which of the following steps are NOT part of the problem-solving process?
d
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THEO.CORE.16.13.03 – Describe the stages of development of a cognitive behavioral group
from the initial stages through the final and follow-up stages
a.
Adopt a problem-solving orientation.
b.
Define the problem.
c.
Brainstorm alternative solutions.
d.
Decide on the solution, but do not implement.
19. The _______________________ is a form of therapeutic alliance between members in cognitive-oriented groups.
a.
buddy system
b.
peer reinforcement system
c.
sponsor system
d.
dyadic support system
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20. _________________________helps members think about ways to deal with the potential problems they may face
when they no longer have the support of a group.
a.
Relapse prevention
b.
The behavior assessment process
c.
A cognitive experiment
d.
A shame-attacking exercise
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21. The concept of acceptance implies
d
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effectively practiced in school settings and with diverse client populations
a.
resigning oneself to life’s problems.
b.
being willing to choose to experience negative thoughts or feelings without defense.
c.
being passive.
d.
resigning oneself to life’s problems and being passive.
22. ________________________ is a particularly promising blend of cognitive behavior and psychoanalytic techniques,
which has been used to treat clients with borderline personality disorder.
a.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
b.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
c.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
d.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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23. The CBT group leader helps members to form hypotheses and test their assumptions. What is this called?
a.
Assumptions-based learning
b.
Collective empiricism
c.
Collaborative empiricism
d.
The CBT challenge
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24. _____________________________consists of a combination of elements of information giving, Socratic discussion,
cognitive restructuring, problem solving, relaxation training, behavioral and imagined rehearsals, self-monitoring, self-
instruction, self-reinforcement, and environmental change.
a.
Stress inoculation training (SIT)
b
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b.
Relaxation-based cognitive training (RBCT)
c.
Stress elimination training (SET)
d.
New age stress reduction training
25. One method used to teach coping skills is a_____________________, which is a shaping strategy in which clients are
encouraged to perform small sequential steps leading to a goal.
a.
graded task assignment
b.
cognitive behavioral baby step
c.
coping sequence exercise
d.
goal completion activity
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26. Describe the unique characteristics of cognitive behavior therapy in groups.
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THEO.CORE.16.13.01 – Identify the unique characteristics of cognitive behavior therapy
27. Give a description of the stages in the development of cognitive behavior therapy groups from the initial stages to
termination and follow-up.
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28. In what way is evaluation an ongoing and vital part of a cognitive behavioral group?
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29. Discuss the concept of activity and action-oriented methods that are part of a cognitive behavioral group.
30. Describe some cognitive behavioral methods that are particularly well-suited for use with groups with children.