The Crucial Component of Cognitive Therapy with Clients Diagnosed with Schizotypal

question 118

Multiple Choice

The crucial component of cognitive therapy with clients diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder is:

• A)helping the client increase social contacts and learn socially appropriate behaviors.
• B)establishing a good relationship with the client and convincing them to attend social skills training.
• C)teaching them to look for objective evidence for their thoughts in the environment and to disregard bizarre thoughts.
• D)persuading the client to attend group therapy sessions, as individuals with this disorder tend to be paranoid.

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