Weaknesses

• What can affect the effectiveness of CBT?

  Ability of the therapist
• Why might CBT be ineffective for some individuals?

  They refuse to change
• What situational factors might CBT ignore?

  External circumstances affecting the patient
• What ethical issue is associated with CBT?

  Patient blame can lead to harm
• How can patient blame in CBT be harmful?

  It can lead to psychological harm
• What is a potential consequence of blaming the patient for their illness in CBT?

  It could ignore inherited factors
• What is a common criticism of CBT regarding situational factors?

  It could ignore some contributing factors
• What is a weakness of CBT related to patient responsibility?

  It blames the patient for their illness