MEMORY DISTORTIONS

Memory Distortions: Cognitive Process

Memory Distortions

Answer 1

Memory distortions is a condition which mankind has always reluctantly recognized and always with resignation. Memory loses are from time to time inconsequential and meaningless and depart unrecognized. Although it is realize that this disease destroys the brain memory function, many do not realize precisely how the memory is destroyed once one is aware of the process; it becomes faster to work forward to alleviate the destruction. I have chosen this particular process because cognitive behavioral treatment (of memory distortion is a psychotherapeutic treatment approach that involves the application of specific, empirically supported strategies focused on changing negative thinking patterns and altering behavior. I have also chosen this because in order to alleviate the symptoms of depression, treatment is directed at the following three domains: cognition, behavioral and physiological. In the cognitive domain, patients learn to apply cognitive restructuring techniques so that negatively distorted thoughts underlying depression can be corrected, leading to more logical and adaptive thinking. Within the behavioral domain, techniques such as activity scheduling, social skills training and assertiveness training are used to remediate behavioral deficits that contribute to and maintain depression such as social withdrawal and loss of social reinforcement. Finally with in the physiological domain, patients with agitation and anxiety are taught to use imagery, mediation and relaxation procedures to calm their bodies (Riegler & Riegler, 2003, pp. 106-109).

Answer 2

The information provides us that this cognitive process combines the processes of cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy into one treatment. Cognitive therapy teaches a client the connection between thought patterns, emotional state and behavior. Cognitive therapy encourages the client to change irrational and negative thinking patterns in order to alleviate the emotional symptoms that are caused by the thoughts. Behavioral therapy teaches the client how to change learned reactions that cause maladaptive ...