Kelly is upset because she believes she is not adequately keeping up with all of her demands as a full-time student, part-time bookkeeper, and single mother of three. “I feel like I am so dumb; I barely made a ‘C’ on the biology test I just took.” The counselor points out she has As and Bs in all of her classes, including biology, and just got a raise at work. “I know, but I should have
done better on that test. If I screw up one thing, I think I am a failure.” According to Ellis, what type of self-defeating mindset does this exemplify?
A. Omniscience fallacy
B. Invulnerability fallacy
C. Dysfunctional belief of always demonstrating competence
D. Dysfunctional belief of omnipotence
ANS: C
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A. Identity confusion B. Seeking a driver's license C. Seeking belonging D. Developing sexual intimacy
The results of the National Comorbidity Survey have indicated which of the following?
a. Many more youths plan suicide than actually attempt it. b. About 10 times as many youths have suicidal ideation than actually plan suicide. c. More youths attempt suicide than plan it because some youths attempt suicide without a plan. d. The number of adolescents with a lifetime history of suicidal ideation is almost exactly the same as the number with a lifetime history of depression.
The NOVA model is an example of governmental efforts to develop proactive and preventive strategies for crises. (p. 666)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Elaborate on the process by which beginning therapists obtain practical experience in order to develop expertise in a selected theoretical orientation.
What will be an ideal response?