Regarding Cognitive Therapies, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 17

Multiple Choice

Regarding cognitive therapies, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Cognitive therapy techniques are based on the view that distorted ways of thinking underlie emotional problems.
• B)Cognitive therapies are relatively brief forms of treatment.
• C)Cognitive therapies focus more on what is happening in the present than on what happened in the past.
• D)Clients are given "homework assignments" in cognitive therapy.
• E)Cognitive therapists believe that emotional problems are caused by negative events and life experiences.

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Definitions:

Agreeable

A personality trait characterized by warmth, friendliness, and a cooperative attitude.

Generativity

A psychological stage proposed by Erik Erikson that focuses on the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often achieved through parenting, mentorship, or creation of lasting works.

Individuation

The psychological process of integrating the conscious with the unconscious, leading to the development of a unique individual identity.

Stagnation

A period of inactivity or lack of development.