Which Strategy Is the BEST Example of a Cognitive-Behavioral Technique

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which strategy is the BEST example of a cognitive-behavioral technique that Aaron Beck might use to treat depression?

• A) Reinforce the patient with discounts on therapy for showing up on time.
• B) Ask the patient to speak freely without editing him/herself.
• C) Schedule activities to counter inactivity and focus on depressive feelings.
• D) Provide empathy, understanding, and acceptance of the patient's depressive feelings.

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