CBT Basics for 100
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
You're skipping through a meadow with no care in the world.
What is happy?
Alex believes that because they made one mistake at work, they are terrible at their job. This is an example of ______.
Overgeneralization
Who was the first person to walk on the moon's surface in 1969?
Neil Armstrong
True or False: CBT is only about thinking positively.
False (CBT focuses on realistic thinking, not just positive thinking.)
What are the 3 main components CBT focuses on?
Thoughts, Emotions, Behaviors
You're yelling at your parents and then flip a chair.
What is angry?
If Maria has social anxiety and avoids parties, what CBT technique could help her?
Exposure Therapy
What is the largest country by population?
China
True or False: CBT works instantly.
False. (CBT takes time and practice.)
True of False: CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected.
True
It's Saturday and you're in your room staring at the wall.
Jake thinks, "If I don’t get an A, my parents will hate me!" How could he reframe this thought?
Something like... “Even if I don’t get an A, my parents still love me and care about my efforts”?
How many stripes on the American flag?
13
Some people believe CBT ignores emotions. What does CBT actually do with emotions?
CBT helps us understand and manage emotions.
What does it mean to challenge a thought?
Challenging a thought means questioning whether it's true or helpful and replacing it with a more balanced or realistic thought.
No one shows up to your high school graduation.
What is disappointment?
After a breakup, Sam believes they will never be happy again. Which cognitive distortion is this?
Catastrophizing
Name the seven continents of the world.
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia.
True or False: CBT is only for people with mental health problems.
False (CBT can help anyone improve their thinking and behavior).
The goal of CBT is to help individuals identify and change ______ thoughts.
negative or unhelpful
You failed an assignment, and the teacher gives you an opportunity to make it up.
What is gratitude?
Emily has panic attacks in the grocery store. What two CBT techniques might help her?
Exposure therapy and relaxation strategies (like deep breathing).
What does WiFi stand for?
Wireless Fidelity
Some people think that just learning about CBT is enough. What else is needed for it to work?
Practice and applying the skills in daily life.