Antecedents (Triggers)
Behavior
Consequences
Thoughts
Recovery Skills
100

This is anything that happens before a behavior and increases the likelihood it will occur.

What is an antecedent (trigger)?

100

In a functional analysis, this is the action a person takes.

What is the behavior?

100

This comes after a behavior.


What is a consequence?

100

In functional analysis, these often occur between a trigger and a behavior.

What are thoughts?

100

his CBT technique involves planning ahead for triggers and high-risk situations.

What is relapse prevention planning?

200

you drive past a neighborhood where you used drugs. This is an example of what type of trigger?

What is an environmental/external trigger?

200

Using a substance after an argument is an example of what part of the A-B-C model?

What is the behavior?

200

Relief from stress immediately after substance use is what kind of consequence?

What is a short-term consequence?

200

"I've already messed up today, so recovery is ruined." This thinking error is called:

What is all-or-nothing thinking?

200

This person can provide encouragement and accountability during recovery.

What is a support person?

300

Feeling lonely, angry, or stressed before using substances are examples of these.

What are emotional triggers?

300

Behaviors can be both helpful and unhelpful. Give an example of a healthy coping behavior.

Examples: calling support, exercising, attending a meeting, talking to a counselor.

300

Job loss, relationship problems, or legal issues are examples of what?

What are long-term consequences?

300

What CBT skill helps challenge unhelpful thoughts?

What is cognitive restructuring?

300

A recovery plan should include triggers, coping skills, and this important support resource.

What is a support network?

400

A CBT functional analysis asks you to identify these before a behavior occurs.

What are thoughts, feelings, situations, and triggers?

400

True or False: A behavior always happens without a trigger.

False.

400

Why is it important to examine consequences during a functional analysis?

To understand what keeps a behavior going and what costs it creates.

400

Give a healthier replacement thought for: "I can't handle this craving."

 Examples:

  • "Cravings pass."
  • "I've handled cravings before."
  • "I can use my coping skills."

 

400

John feels lonely on a Saturday night. He thinks, "Nobody cares about me." He calls an old using friend.

Identify:

  1. Antecedent
  2. Thought
  3. Behavior
  • 1. Loneliness
  • 2. "Nobody cares about me"
  • 3. Calling the old using friend
500

Name three common antecedents that could increase relapse risk.

Examples: stress, conflict, boredom, cravings, certain people, certain places, negative emotions

500

What behavior could replace substance use when cravings occur?

Any healthy coping strategy such as calling support, distraction, mindfulness, attending a meeting, journaling, etc.

500

Name one short-term and one long-term consequence of substance use.

Examples: short-term relief/craving reduction; long-term health, legal, financial, or relationship problems.

500

"I deserve to use after the week I've had." This is an example of a _______.

What is a thought or self-talk statement?

500

Maria argues with her partner. She wants to use but attends a meeting instead and feels supported afterward.

Identify:

  1. Antecedent
  2. Behavior
  3. Consequence
  • 1. Argument with partner
  • 2. Attending a meeting
  • 3. Feeling supported and reducing relapse risk