Question

Liz wants to quit smoking. She consults a therapist, Dr. Jones, who develops a specific treatment plan for her. The treatment involves several components:
(1) modeling and role-playing to help Liz learn how to overcome the urge to smoke in social situations;
(2) sessions in which Liz identified her beliefs and automatic thoughts regarding smoking and learned how to modify those thoughts;
(3) helping Liz change her automatic responses to situational cues that prompted her to smoke.
A. Dr. Jones is probably using __________?
a. systematic desensitization.b. contingency management.c. cognitive-behavioral therapy.d. interpersonal therapy.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. cognitive-behavioral therapy.                    

Explanation:

           Cognitive behavioral therapy also known as CBT is for short-term treatment  It is a goal-oriented therapy treatment in psychology that takes a hands on and a practical approach towards problem-solving. Its main objective is to change the thinking pattern or behavior of a person which are behind the people's difficulties.

           It improves mental health by focusing on changing cognitive distortions and behaviors.

           In the context, Liz, an active smoker decides to quite smoking and approaches a therapist. The therapist uses cognitive behavioral therapy for her treatment and approaches her treatment accordingly by influencing her cognitive thoughts and behaviors.

Thus the correct option is (c).