Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:

Social aspects of a client's distress are addressed through which of the following techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?

Options:

relaxation procedures

environmental manipulations

cognitive therapy techniques

behavior therapy techniques

Correct Answer:

environmental manipulations

Explanation:

The underlying premise of CBT is that the client's distress originates from a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Therefore, CBT addresses these different aspects to provide a holistic treatment approach. Biological aspects are addressed through relaxation procedures aimed at reducing physiological symptoms. Psychological aspects are targeted using behavior therapy techniques, which focus on modifying maladaptive behaviors, and cognitive therapy techniques, which aim to challenge and change negative thought patterns. Social aspects are addressed through environmental manipulations, such as modifying problematic social interactions or improving social support.