Which approach listed in the plan of care of a suicidal client is considered a cognitive technique?
1. Intense psychotherapy to deal with childhood issues
2. Group therapy with clients with similar problems
3. Limitation of negative thought patterns and increase of realistic self-evaluation
4. Inclusion of significant others and family in the plan of care
ANS: 3
Cognitive techniques use examination of thought patterns and challenges to irrational or negative thoughts, so option 3 is correct. Option 1 is incorrect because childhood issues are usually not included in cognitive therapy. Options 2 and 4 are incorrect because group therapy and inclusion of family are not necessarily cognitive in nature.
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