Question

Once a person in CBT learns to identify and challenge their unhealthy thoughts, what would be the next step in their therapeutic process?
Group of answer choices

participate in systematic desensitization

address the behavior that follows their maladaptive thought patterns

conduct the empty-chair technique with their therapist

keep a log of how they feel when making these cognitive changes

Answer 1

address the behavior that follows their maladaptive thought patterns

Rationale: CBT moves from cognitive restructuring to behavioral change (behavioral experiments, activation, skills practice, exposure) to reinforce new, healthier thinking. Systematic desensitization and empty-chair are techniques from other modalities, and keeping a feelings log is a possible homework tool but not the core next step.