The First Step in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Is to Teach the Child

question 86

Multiple Choice

The first step in cognitive-behavioral therapy is to teach the child to:

• A)recognize situations that trigger anger or aggressive impulses.
• B)learn to analyze their thoughts in stressful situations.
• C)consider different interpretations of events/behaviors.
• D)develop adaptive problem-solving skills.

Analyze the role of attributions in emotional responses and behavioral outcomes following success or failure.

Examine how culture influences attribution processes.

Evaluate how external and internal attributions affect future behaviors and expectations.

Understand the concept and functions of social emotions.

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Definitions:

Anxious/Fearful Cluster

A group of personality disorders characterized by prominent anxiety and fear, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Personality Disorder

A mental condition defined by persistent maladaptive behavior, cognitive processes, and internal experiences that are displayed in various situations and differ from what is considered normal in the person's cultural context.

Enlarged Ventricles

A condition where the brain's ventricles, which contain cerebrospinal fluid, are larger than normal, often associated with brain disease or injury.

MRI Scan

A medical imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body, including the brain.