What Are the Goals of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Treating Depression

question 30

Multiple Choice

What are the goals of cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating depression?

• A)To change negative and hopeless patterns of thinking while helping the individual develop more effective life skills
• B)To change negative behaviors and help clients change their negative perceptions about taking medication
• C)To develop a rapport between the therapist and client in order to help the client feel more secure in her or his environment
• D)To remove reinforcers and implement punishers to extinguish the client's negative thinking and beliefs about her or his depressive symptoms

Understand the principles of scarcity and how they influence perceptions of value.

Describe methods to defend against social influence techniques based on scarcity and reciprocation.

Recognize the role and history of persuasion within social psychology.

Understand and analyze the strategies used in advertising and sales to influence consumer behavior.

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Definitions:

Parental Attachment

The emotional bond that develops between a child and their caregivers, influencing the child's emotional and social development.

Low Neuroticism

A personality trait marked by calmness and stability, indicating a person's tendency to experience fewer negative emotions such as anxiety or depression.

High Agreeableness

Refers to a personality trait characterized by warmth, friendliness, and a cooperative disposition.

Middle-Born Children

Children born in the middle order of sibling birth position, often believed to have specific personality traits such as being adaptable and diplomatic due to their family positioning.