Foundations of CBT
What does the “C” in CBT stand for?
Cognitive
If I don’t get this job, I’ll never succeed in life.
Catastrophizing
What is the purpose of a thought record?
To examine and restructure thoughts
What does ethics in CBT emphasize?
Boundaries, confidentiality, informed consent
Name the model that links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Cognitive Triangle
Which distortion involves interpreting situations in extremes, like “I’m either a total success or a complete failure”?
All-or-nothing thinking
Which technique combines present awareness with CBT?
Mindfulness
When should a student be referred to professional help beyond self-CBT techniques?
Severe symptoms, safety concerns
Who is considered the father of CBT?
Aaron Beck
She didn’t reply to my message, so she must hate me.”
Mind reading
What’s the first step in cognitive restructuring?
Identify the automatic thought
Name one difference between CBT and Humanistic therapy.
CBT = structured/problem-focused; Humanistic = growth/self-actualization
Which principle emphasizes focusing on the present rather than the past?
Here-and-now Focus
Which distortion focuses only on negative details while ignoring positives?
Mental filter / selective abstraction
Name one grounding technique you can teach a student during a panic attack.
5–4–3–2–1 method, deep breathing, physiological sigh, etc
Which ethical principle requires practitioners to do no harm?
Nonmaleficence
How does CBT differ from psychoanalysis in terms of collaboration?
CBT = collaborative, active role of client
Name the distortion: “I got lucky on the exam; I’m actually not smart.”
Discounting the positive / minimization
Explain how a therapist might use the “Socratic method” in CBT.
Questioning to challenge distorted thoughts
Imagine you’re mentoring a junior student who is anxious about college. Suggest one CBT-based exercise they could try.
Thought record, relaxation, reframing, activity scheduling