ACT ACT Mindfulness & Acceptance Processes

Question 1

In ACT, which mindfulness process involves observing thoughts and feelings without becoming overly attached to them or allowing them to dominate behavior?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive defusion

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Experiential avoidance

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Behavioral activation

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Systematic desensitization

Question 2

Which ACT concept refers to the tendency to avoid, suppress, or escape from unwanted internal experiences such as thoughts, feelings, and sensations?

Accepted Answer

Experiential avoidance

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Psychological flexibility

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Committed action

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Values clarification

Question 3

In ACT, 'contact with the present moment' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Flexible, non-judgmental awareness of here-and-now experiences

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Planning future goals based on past experiences

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Systematic review of past traumas

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Structured problem-solving in real time

Question 4

A client says, 'I am my anxiety.' An ACT consultant would most likely address this with which process?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive defusion

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Values clarification

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Committed action

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Behavioral exposure

Question 5

Which metaphor is commonly used in ACT to illustrate acceptance of difficult internal experiences?

Accepted Answer

Passengers on the bus

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The empty chair technique

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The hot cross bun model

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The ABC model

Question 6

In ACT, mindfulness practice is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Increase psychological flexibility and contact with the present

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Eliminate negative thoughts permanently

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Reduce physiological arousal to baseline

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Restructure irrational beliefs cognitively