Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Therapeutic Approaches

Question:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced and evidence-based therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It aims to help individuals identify and modify maladaptive patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to psychological difficulties. CBT emphasizes the idea that our thoughts influence our feelings and actions, and by changing our thoughts, we can bring about positive changes in our emotions and behaviors. The therapist works collaboratively with the client to identify negative or distorted thoughts and develop more realistic and helpful alternatives. Through various techniques, such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving strategies, CBT helps individuals develop effective coping skills, improve their mood, and enhance their overall well-being.

Assertion: The underlying premise of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is that the client's distress originates from a combination of only biological and psychological factors.

Reasoning: Social factors have no role to play in distress of an individual as per Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Options:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is not correct.

Both Assertion and Reasoning are incorrect

Correct Answer:

Both Assertion and Reasoning are incorrect

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.