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The Use of Questions in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Identification of Question Type, Function and Structure

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 June 2007

Ian A. James
Affiliation:
Newcastle General Hospital, and Northumberland, Tyne and Wear Trust, UK
Rachel Morse
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle, UK

Abstract

An exploration of trainees' abilities to identify question types, their function and the process of questioning was carried out with 25 trainees who were studying for either a Diploma in Cognitive Therapy or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. The results showed that trainees were best at determining the functions of questions, but were poor overall at identifying the different elements of questioning. This study highlights the absence of terminology for breaking down therapeutic dialogue into its component parts. It is concluded that research is needed to explore ways in which the components of questioning can be better articulated and conceptualized so as to aid our ability to reflect on questions in a meaningful way.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
2007 British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

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