Question

Which of the following is a primary goal of cognitive therapists?

Question options:

	To maximize unconditional positive regard
	To change feelings and behaviors by changing inner thoughts
	To maximize rewarding behaviors and minimize punitive behaviors
	To change conditions of worth

Answer 1

To change feelings and behaviours by changing inner thought.

Changing inner thought by cognitive therapy can change the way in which one thinks and perceives a situation which alters the dysfunctional behavior to their benefit. It helps to modify the cognition that one would have regarding certain aspects thag can distort their experience.