Asked by Chris Mardikian on Sep 23, 2024

Which of the following statement best describes the concept of irrational beliefs?

A) Most clients believe that it is themselves that cause the symptom, but cognitive-behavioral counselors believe it is the people surrounding the client that are the cause and therefore the focus of change.
B) Most clients believe that the activating event causes the symptom, but cognitive-behavioral counselors believe it is the irrational belief about the activating event that is the cause and therefore the focus of change.
C) Most clients believe that the activating event causes the symptom, but cognitive-behavioral counselors believe it is behavior that results from the activating event that is the cause and therefore the focus of change.
D) Most clients believe that the activating event causes the symptom, but cognitive-behavioral counselors believe it is biochemistry that is the cause and therefore the focus of change.

Irrational Beliefs

Unrealistic, distorted, or erroneous beliefs that can contribute to emotional distress and behavior problems.

Activating Event

An incident in the environment or a situation that triggers a person's initial emotional or behavioral response.

  • Attain insight into how cognitive-behavioral mechanisms are employed in the remediation of psychological disorders.
  • Comprehend the convergence of cognitive and behavioral techniques in present-day practice.