Tag: CBT tools

December 1, 2025 / mohammed looti

Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) Questionnaire

Introduction to the Automatic Negative Thoughts Questionnaire (ANTQ) The Automatic Negative Thoughts Questionnaire, commonly abbreviated as the ANTQ, stands as a critical psychometric instrument within clinical and research settings, specifically designed to quantify the frequency and intensity of spontaneous, distressing cognitions experienced by individuals. Developed initially by Hollon and Kendall in 1980, the ANTQ provides […]

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 […]