Question 1 Report
Read the information below about a support group. Members meet weekly after receiving a mental health diagnosis. During a meeting, Noor says, "I avoid speaking because I predict everybody will think I sound stupid." The facilitator uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help Noor examine this prediction.
(a) Identify the cognitive distortion suggested by Noor's statement. [1]
(b) Describe one way the facilitator could test Noor's prediction. [1]
(c) Evaluate one strength of using a support group alongside cognitive behavioural therapy. [2]
(a) Mind reading / negative automatic thought / irrational prediction. [1]
(b) Set a graded task such as making one brief comment, then compare other members' actual responses with the prediction. [1]
(c) Members can provide social support and normalise experiences [1], which may improve motivation to practise therapy strategies between sessions [1].
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