Aaron Beck's Focus on Automatic and Negative Thought Patterns and Albert

question 37

Multiple Choice

Aaron Beck's focus on automatic and negative thought patterns and Albert Ellis's focus on rational-emotive therapy reflect the common view that ____.

• A) unconscious conflicts are the primary cause of anxiety and depression
• B) anxiety and depression stem from faulty cognitive processes
• C) if a person can stop engaging in self-defeating behaviors, depression and anxiety will be reduced
• D) a low sense of self-worth and being conditionally accepted by others is the primary cause of depression and anxiety

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Definitions:

Self-respect

The regard for one's own well-being and dignity, often considered a crucial component of healthy self-esteem.

Optimal Experience

Also known as "flow," a state in which an individual is fully immersed in an activity, experiencing a heightened sense of focus, involvement, and enjoyment.

Satisfaction

The feeling of fulfillment or pleasure that arises when one's needs, desires, or expectations are effectively met.