Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches Flashcards

In CBT-based anger management, 'coping self-statements' are used to:

Answer: Replace inflammatory self-talk with calming, rational internal dialogue

Coping self-statements are pre-prepared rational thoughts that interrupt angry internal dialogue and support emotional regulation.

A client with chronic anger has the belief: 'People should always treat me with respect.' In REBT terms, this is an example of:

Answer: An irrational demand (musturbation)

Ellis labeled absolute demands ('should,' 'must,' 'have to') as irrational beliefs that cause emotional disturbance, calling this 'musturbation.'

Which approach best describes the use of 'graded task assignment' in anger management?

Answer: Assigning increasingly difficult social interactions to build anger tolerance

Graded task assignment exposes clients to progressively more challenging anger-provoking situations to build coping skills and tolerance.

What distinguishes 'assertive communication' from 'aggressive communication' in CBT anger programs?

Answer: Assertive communication expresses needs without violating others' rights; aggressive communication disregards others' rights

Assertiveness respects both the speaker's and listener's rights, while aggression prioritizes the speaker's needs at the expense of others.

In CBT, 'decatastrophizing' involves helping clients:

Answer: Realistically assess the actual probability and impact of feared outcomes

Decatastrophizing challenges overestimations of danger or harm by examining evidence and realistic probability of negative outcomes.

Which self-monitoring tool in CBT is specifically designed to track the A-B-C sequence of anger episodes?

Answer: Anger log / thought record

Anger logs or thought records help clients document triggering events, beliefs, and emotional consequences to identify patterns for restructuring.

What is the rationale for including 'relapse prevention' in a CBT anger management program?

Answer: To equip clients with skills to manage setbacks and maintain long-term gains

Relapse prevention teaches clients to anticipate high-risk situations, recognize early warning signs, and use coping strategies to prevent full relapse.