Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Meichenbaum's

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Meichenbaum's constructivist approach to cognitive behavior therapy?

• A)It is more structured and more directive than standard cognitive therapy.
• B)It gives more emphasis to the past.
• C)It tends to target deeper core beliefs.
• D)It explores the behavioral impact and emotional toll a client pays for clinging to certain metaphors.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Therapies

A form of psychotherapy focusing on improving communication skills and relationships.

Transtheoretical Model

A model of behavior change that assesses an individual's readiness to act on a new, healthier behavior and provides strategies to guide the individual through the stages of change.

Spiral Pattern

A motif or structure that coils in a continuous and gradually widening curve around a central point.

Transtheoretical Model

A model of behavior change that assesses an individual's readiness to act on a new healthier behavior and provides strategies to guide the individual through the stages of change.