Briefly Explain the Difference Between a Structured Interview and an Open-Ended

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Essay

Briefly explain the difference between a structured interview and an open-ended interview.

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Definitions:

Cognitions

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Cognitive Distortion

Faulty or biased ways of thinking that are believed to contribute to the maintenance of psychological disorders.

Mind Reading

A cognitive distortion where an individual believes they know the thoughts and intentions of others without sufficient evidence.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by Albert Ellis that emphasizes identifying irrational beliefs, challenging these beliefs, and ultimately changing behavioral and emotional responses.