Question

Dr. Alcott makes the following statement about Janet's depression: "Your depression may be due to your misperception of this unfortunate situation and your tendency to blame yourself for events that are beyond your control. What we need to do is help you to recognize and modify your irrational beliefs." Dr. Alcott's comments are characteristic of the ___________.a. behavioral model
b. cognitive-behavioral model
c. humanistic model
d. psychodynamic model

Answer 1

Answer:

Dr. Alcott's comments are characteristic of the “cognitive-behavioral model”.

Explanation:

“Cognitive behavior therapy is based on a cognitive theory of psychopathology. The cognitive model describes how people's perceptions of, or spontaneous thoughts about, situations influence their emotional, behavioral (and often physiological) reactions.”