Introduction to the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ) The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ), developed by Steven D. Hollon and Philip C. Kendall in 1980, stands as one of the most foundational and widely utilized self-report instruments in cognitive psychology and clinical assessment. Its primary purpose is to provide a standardized, quantifiable measure of the frequency and […]
Introduction to the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ-30) The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire, specifically the 30-item version known as the ATQ-30, stands as a cornerstone instrument in cognitive assessment, particularly within the framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Developed initially by Hollon and Kendall in the early 1980s, based on the foundational work of Aaron T. Beck, […]
Introduction to the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ) The Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ) is a widely utilized, standardized self-report instrument designed to assess the frequency and intensity of negative self-statements characteristic of depressive states. Developed by Hollon and Kendall in 1980, the ATQ provides a quantitative measure of the cognitive distortions central to Aaron Beck’s cognitive […]