AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify two strengths of Ost & Westling’s study about the use of CBT as a treatment of anxiety disorder.
A
triangulation of self report, behavior observation and physiological measure
B
one year span longitudinal study
C
ethical, as fear is not intentionally induced
D
sample too homogenous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns. These strategies might include: Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psychological treatments, often including multiple treatment elements, are effective for treating anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the psychological treatment with the most evidence of efficacy.

Detailed explanation-3: -CBT is an effective, gold-standard treatment for anxiety and stress-related disorders. CBT uses specific techniques to target unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors shown to generate and maintain anxiety.

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