Exam Preview for 1866: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques for Working with Clients with Low Self-esteem

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1. Which of the following is a potential impact of low self-esteem? Depression Eating disorders Social anxiety All of the above
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about low self-esteem? Low self-esteem involves sense of entitlement and a lack of empathy Low self-esteem exists on a spectrum (it can apply to certain situations or impact everything someone does) Low self-esteem involves a negative sense of self Low self-esteem involves overemphasizing weaknesses and underestimating strengths
3. What is the primary purpose of using CBT to treat low self-esteem? To help a client process trauma leading to low self-esteem To reduce a client’s negative self-perceptions and increase awareness of positive traits To practice mindfulness To increase ability to communicate and express difficult emotions
4. Which of the following is an example of a technique used in CBT to treat low self-esteem? Examining core beliefs Challenging negative self-talk Developing more adaptive rules for living All of the above
5. Which of the following is a factor that perpetuates low self-esteem? Catastrophic predictions Avoidance of challenges Questioning oneself and decisions All of the above
6. Which of the following contributes to the development of low self-esteem? Childhood bullying History of discrimination and prejudice Not fitting in as a child All of the above
7. Which of the following is an example of a “rule for living?” “I look horrible.” “I am a bad friend.” “I must always be funny and witty or else no one will want to be my friend.” “I am lazy at work..”
8. What is a CBT technique that can be used to assist a client dealing with low self-esteem? Exercise Cognitive restructuring Rest Processing communication style with past relationships
9. What statement is most accurate for how cognitive restructuring can be used with clients dealing with low self-esteem? It exposes a client to a situation that makes them socially anxious. It targets negative beliefs regarding lack of ability and helps clients consider more helpful, realistic ways of thinking about things. It allows the therapist to provide the client with psychoeducation on the root causes of low self-esteem. It targets the Development of strategies for coping with feelings of low self-worth.
10. What CBT-based question(s) might be useful in using CBT with a client? What kind of predictions did you make in that situation? When do you tend to feel, for example, not good enough? How do you feel when you speak to yourself like that? All of the above