Although They Are Rather Similar, One Difference Between Cognitive Therapy

question 541

Multiple Choice

Although they are rather similar, one difference between cognitive therapy and rational-emotive therapy is that the former concentrates on automatic thoughts, while the latter is concerned with _____________.

• A)irrational thoughts
• B)positive thoughts
• C)negative feelings
• D)irrational feelings
• E)controlled thoughts

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Role Construct Repertory Test

A psychological test developed by George Kelly to examine the systems of personal constructs with which an individual interprets experiences.

Schizophrenic

Relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Dichotomy Corollary

A principle in psychology, particularly within George Kelly's personal construct theory, suggesting that a person's construction system is composed of dichotomous constructs, meaning it is organized into two mutually exclusive categories.