Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Quiz

In CBT, “automatic thoughts” are:

• Deliberate thoughts

• Slow and logical thoughts

• Immediate, spontaneous thoughts

• Unrelated to emotions

The main goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is to:

• Explore childhood experiences

• Change maladaptive thoughts and behaviors

• Prescribe medication

• Analyze dreams

Which behavior commonly maintains anxiety disorders?

• Exposure

• Avoidance

• Social interaction

• Problem-solving

Which of the following best describes “cognitive distortion”?

• Accurate thinking

• Biased or irrational thought patterns

• Emotional expression

• Behavioral response

Catastrophizing refers to:

• Ignoring problems

• Expecting the worst possible outcome

• Thinking logically

• Avoiding emotions

Exposure therapy is used to:

• Help clients avoid fear

• Gradually face feared situations

• Increase anxiety

• Improve sleep

Cognitive restructuring helps individuals to:

• Avoid thinking

• Change negative thought patterns

• Focus only on behavior

• Suppress emotions

Which of the following is NOT a component of CBT?

• Thoughts

• Emotions

• Behaviors

• Astrology

A person thinking “Everyone will judge me if I speak” is an example of:

• Rational thinking

• Cognitive distortion

• Mindfulness

• Problem-solving

Relaxation techniques in CBT are used to:

• Increase stress

• Reduce physiological symptoms of anxiety

• Avoid therapy

• Replace thoughts