MCQ on cognitive theory with answer

1-What is the major theme of cognitive theory?

a) Society and environment

b) Emotions and behavior

c) Creativity and behavior

d) Thinking and behavior

Answer: d) Thinking and behavior

2-According to Albert Ellis, which of the following is an irrational idea?

a) It is necessary for an individual to be loved and approved by all in all situations.

b) The impact of an event can not be everlasting.

c) It hurts if one does not achieve one’s goals, but it is not a tragedy.

d) Feelings are caused by one’s thinking and are hence controllable.

Answer: a) It is necessary for an individual to be loved and approved by all in all situations.

3-What are the corresponding rational ideas to the irrational ideas according to Albert Ellis?

a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

b) 2, 3, 4, 5, 1

c) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

d) 1, 2, 3, 4

Answer: d) 1, 2, 3, 4

4-What are the four stages of Cognitive / Rational emotive Therapy?

a) Overview, Analysis, Presentation, Modification

b) Analysis, Modification, Overview, Presentation

c) Presentation, Overview, Analysis, Modification

d) Modification, Overview, Presentation, Analysis

Answer: c) Presentation, Overview, Analysis, Modification

5-How does the social caseworker help the client to be rational?

a) By making the client realize that his/her statements are irrational

b) By providing the knowledge of how the client has labeled the event

c) By teaching the client to change his/her opinions and attitudes which are anxiety-producing

d) By using modeling to convey to the client the message of rationality in thinking and speaking

Answer: d) By using modeling to convey to the client the message of rationality in thinking and speaking

Assertion and reasoning

Assertion: Cognitive theory emphasizes the role of an individual's thinking in shaping their behavior and emotions.

Reasoning: According to cognitive theory, an individual's thinking is influenced by their society and environment, and this thinking determines their behavior and emotions. Additionally, cognitive theory recognizes that humans have latent creative resources that can be used to effect changes in their goals and behavior.

A) Both assertion and reasoning are true and the reasoning is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B) Both assertion and reasoning are true but the reasoning is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C) The assertion is true but the reasoning is false.

D) The assertion is false but the reasoning is true.

Answer: A) Both assertion and reasoning are true and the reasoning is the correct explanation of the assertion.