Chapter 1: Introduction

Question 1

Principles of CBT (3)

Answer 1

1. the access hypothesis
2. the mediation hypothesis
3. the change hypothesis

Question 2

the access hypothesis

Answer 2

• content and process of our thinking are knowable, or can be accessed
• thoughts are not unconscious
• with appropriate training and attention, people can become aware of their own thinking

Question 3

the mediation hypothesis

Answer 3

• our thoughts mediate our emotional and behavioural responses to various situations
• the way we think about an event is pivotal to the way we feel
• cognitive mediation between the event and the persons typical response in that situation

Question 4

the change hypothesis

Answer 4

• bc cognitions are knowable and mediate our responses to different situations, we can intentionally modify the way we respond to events around us

Question 5

the realist assumption

Answer 5

• a “real world”, or an objective reality exists, independently of our awareness of it
• a more accurate appraisal of the world is an indicator of good mental health

Question 6

advantages of CBT

Answer 6

1. relatively inexpensive
2. demonstrates measurable and observable positive outcomes
3. tends to lead to lower relapse rates
4. can reduce the need for more expensive and invasive treatment alternatives
5. relatively short