Which is a contribution of CBT?

• A. It is brief and practice oriented
• B. It ignores client responsibility
• C. It relies on long-term therapy only
• D. It focuses on non-verbal cues

Answer: (A)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is defined by its structured, time-limited, and skills-based approach. This makes it brief and practice-oriented, since therapy is typically goal-directed, with measurable steps and homework that clients apply between sessions to practice new skills. The emphasis is on teaching concrete techniques—like recognizing and challenging unhelpful thoughts, testing beliefs through behavioral experiments, and using behavioral activation or exposure when needed—to achieve changes in a relatively short period.

This active, collaborative format means clients take responsibility for applying strategies, tracking progress, and practicing between sessions, rather than relying on long-term processes or passive exploration. It doesn’t center on long-term therapy as a default, and while non-verbal cues can inform understanding, the core work is about thoughts and actions, not primarily about reading body language.