Cognitive therapists frequently assign behavioral homework for their clients to do outside of the therapy session. One assignment, called reality testing, has the client___________________
a. write a list of cognitive distortions that he or she is aware of using
b. interview various individuals about their personal cognitive distortions
c. to test their negative beliefs in light of reality.
d. write down a list of alternative thoughts to focus on instead of the negative beliefs
C
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Imagine that a friend of yours has just had a baby girl. Based on the material in Chapter 3, the greeting cards she receives following the birth announcement will be likely to emphasize
a. how healthy the baby is. b. physical action of a feminine sort (e.g., dancing, helping). c. how proud the parents must be about their newborn. d. the infant's sweetness.
A child has died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Which part of the brain might be involved?
a. Cerebellum b. Amygdala c. Medulla d. Hypothalamus
In a clear case of ___, the group performs the conjunctive task well after it insists that Edward—who had been working very slowly—improve his performance.
a. the Köhler effect b. social facilitation c. truth wins d. social compensation e. social combination
One potentially dangerous side effect of St. John's wort is that it ____
a. increases the effectiveness of other medications the person may be taking b. decreases the effectiveness of other medications the person may be taking c. prevents the reuptake of serotonin d. raises blood pressure after the person eats tyramine-rich food