A randomized controlled trial compares four interventions for adults with mild-to-moderate depression. Effect sizes (Cohen's d) versus a waitlist control are: cognitive behavioral therapy d=0.70, behavioral activation d=0.65, psychodynamic therapy d=0.45, and a biomedical SSRI condition d=0.55. All four conditions outperform waitlist on standardized depression measures.
A central technique in CBT involves which of the following?
- A
Classical conditioning of phobic stimuli only
- B
Unconditional positive regard as the sole intervention
- Ccheck_circle
Identifying and restructuring maladaptive cognitions
- D
Free association about childhood conflicts
Explanation
CBT focuses on identifying maladaptive thoughts and replacing them with more adaptive cognitions, often paired with behavioral techniques.