Therapy: Cognitive Behavioural

• What does CBT stand for?

  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• What do cognitive psychologists believe is the root cause of psychological disorders?

  Irrational thoughts
• According to CBT, what causes psychological disorders?

  The way events are thought about
• What is the aim of CBT?

  To challenge irrational thought patterns
• How does a therapist help a client in CBT?

  By helping them think rationally about thoughts
• What analogy is linked to the process of CBT?

  The computer analogy
• What skills does CBT equip individuals with?

  Skills to challenge irrational thoughts
• What does CBT aim to replace in individuals?

  Abnormal behaviours with normal ones
• What are the key components of cognitive behavioural therapy?

  • Combats cognitive and behavioural aspects
  • Replaces faulty thought patterns
  • Often uses cognitive restructuring
• What did Jarrett et al. (1999) compare in their research?

  CBT with antidepressants
• What was the duration of Jarrett et al.'s study?

  10 weeks
• What were the findings of Jarrett et al.'s study?

  CBT was as effective as antidepressants
• Who found that therapist competence affects therapy outcomes?

  Kuyken and Tsirikos (2009)
• How was therapist competence measured in Kuyken and Tsirikos's study?

  By assessing effectiveness of therapists
• What ethical issue arises from the concept of patient blame in CBT?

  It may lead to harm for the patient
• What does the 'sadder but wiser' effect suggest?

  Depressed individuals may predict outcomes accurately
• Why might CBT be questioned regarding changing thought patterns?

  It may alter accurate perceptions of reality