When I weigh my cat, Fluffy, on my bathroom scale, it says that she is 10 pounds. A few hours later, I weigh Fluffy again on the scale and this time it says she weighs 15 pounds. What is the problem?

A. The scale has poor face validity.
B. The scale is not reliable.
C. The scale has poor content validity.
D. Fluffy eats too much!


B. The scale is not reliable.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.Maladaptive core beliefs that are less rigid, global, and frequently activated are more likely to represent transient conditions such as anxiety and depression. 2.As a general rule, CBT therapists focus almost exclusively on the client’s cognitions and behavior while largely ignoring the client’s emotional experiences. 3.A core assumption underlying CBT is that a focus on present circumstances, rather than exploration of past ones, is sufficient to facilitate change. 4.Contemporary cognitive-behavior therapists use homework to a markedly less degree than Aaron Beck and the early CBT practitioners did.

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An empirically based intervention should show ____________ in symptoms.

a. Improvement b. Worsening c. No change d. An inverse relationship

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Duration of the counseling relationship is dependent upon:

a) the nature of the relationship b) the nature of the problem c) setting in which the relationship occurs d) all of these

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In her work with Annika, Sheyenne has spent several sessions engaging Annika in exploring and sharing her life story. Sheyenne explains to Annika that some of the specifics that emerge from the story-telling are deeply embedded parts of her life and can

provide them with relevant information to career goal-setting and decision-making. It appears that Sheyenne is utilizing ________________ therapy. a. story-telling b. biblio- c. humanistic d. narrative

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