Theresa Is Experiencing a Depressive Episode and Undergoes Cognitive Therapy

question 7

Multiple Choice

Theresa is experiencing a depressive episode and undergoes cognitive therapy to treat her symptoms.If she were in therapy with Aaron Beck,she would most likely be asked to challenge her negative thoughts about

• A) herself and her unconscious needs and motives.
• B) her upbringing and her past relationships.
• C) herself,her situation,and the future.
• D) her skills and how to fulfill her potential for growth.

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Definitions:

Experience-Dependent

Pertains to changes in the brain that result from individuals' unique interactions with their environment.

Experience-Expectant

A concept in developmental psychology referring to the brain's dependence on certain environmental stimuli for normal development during specific critical periods.

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience or following injury, indicating flexibility in learning and memory.

Synaptic Pruning

The process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated in the brain to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions, crucial for healthy brain development.