In Treating a Client for Depression,a Cognitive Therapist Is Most

question 92

Multiple Choice

In treating a client for depression,a cognitive therapist is most likely to:

• A)help her develop a daily program of positive reinforcements.
• B)ask her to keep a diary of all her pleasant and unpleasant experiences over a two week period.
• C)ask her to monitor her thoughts,particularly those that are self-negating.
• D)interpret her depressive symptoms in light of faulty defense mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society uses to regulate individual and group behavior to conform to societal norms and rules.

Minority Influence

Describes a situation where a smaller group within a larger society can influence the majority to accept their beliefs or behaviors.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues to promote acceptance of an argument, rather than logical reasoning.

Central Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, considering logical and factual arguments.