Answer & Explanation

QUESTION 17 In treating depression, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on A-Changing relationship to other people B-Identifying cognitive distortions that perpetuate depressed mood C-Changing relationship between present and future self D-Identifying negative emotional reactions to environmental triggers 0.5 points QUESTION 18 When working with an individual who has a known history of past major depressive episodes, what is an important consideration? A-Depression is an enduring aspect of an individuals psychological disposition and therefore cannot be changed B-Depression is mainly caused by biological predisposing factors, and therefore is best managed with medical treatment C-Bipolar disorder is a likely factor in most cases of major depression D-Current low mood may be a response to events in the world, and not necessarily a relapse 0.5 points