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Cognitive Therapy Scenario

For this activity, watch the video: Cognitive Therapy Scenario.http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/artsSCi/Media/PS380/PS380_1404C/PS380_TD_Scenario2/PS380_TD_Scenario2.html Use the information in the scenario to answer the following questions:

• What are the major assumptions of cognitive therapy? Explain several of its major concepts. Please select one or more concepts that other students have not already defined.

• Which specific cognitive distortions is Angela exemplifying?

• In your opinion, what is the best way for Dr. Collins to alleviate Angela's anxiety?

• Can you complete a written version of Ellis' ABCDE model, as Angela might (as instructed by Dr. Collins)?

• What are the major assumptions of behavioral therapy? With regard to Angela, how might a behavioral approach differ from a cognitive approach?