Tag: ATQ interpretation

December 1, 2025 / mohammed looti

Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ) Scoring PDF

The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ): An Overview The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ), developed by Steven Hollon and Aaron T. Beck in 1980, stands as a seminal instrument in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) research and practice, designed specifically to quantify the frequency and intensity of negative self-statements—often referred to as automatic thoughts—experienced by individuals, particularly those […]

December 1, 2025 / mohammed looti

Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ): Interpretation

Introduction to the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire and its Purpose The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ), developed by Hollon and Kendall in 1980, stands as a cornerstone instrument within cognitive psychology and clinical practice, particularly in the domain of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Its primary function is to quantify the frequency and intensity of negative, self-referential cognitive […]