Regarding the Cognitive Restructuring Component of Beck's Cognitive Therapy, an Increasing

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Multiple Choice

Regarding the cognitive restructuring component of Beck's cognitive therapy, an increasing amount of research suggests that:

• A)it is not an effective ingredient of Beck's therapy for treating depression
• B)it is an important component of Beck's therapy for treating depression
• C)it is an important component for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder
• D)it is an important component for treating agoraphobia

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Definitions:

Strict Ritual

Strict ritual involves a set of fixed actions and often formal ceremonies conducted regularly, typically for religious or cultural purposes.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an irrational fear of being in open or unfamiliar places, leading to avoidance of such situations.

Avoidance

Avoidance refers to a behavior aimed at preventing unpleasant experiences or outcomes.

Panic

A sudden sensation of fear, which can be so intense as to provoke a drastic physical reaction, often without a clear cause.