What Is the Cause of Relationship Distress from a Cognitive-Behavioral

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the cause of relationship distress from a cognitive-behavioral perspective?

• A) unresolved conflicts stemming from childhood relationships
• B) inflexible rules about relationship behavior
• C) dysfunctional relationship behaviors
• D) failure to understand and meet each other's needs for connection and security

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Definitions:

Negative Attitudes

Persistent patterns of thinking that are pessimistic, critical, or defeatist, which can affect an individual's behavior and emotional state.

Subjective Reality

An individual's personal perspective, feelings, beliefs, and desires, which may not necessarily align with objective reality.

Individual Psychology

A psychological approach that emphasizes understanding the unique, indivisible personality of each individual and how they relate to society.

Initial Phase Goal

The Initial Phase Goal in therapy sets the foundational objectives to be achieved in the early stages of the therapeutic process, focusing on building rapport and identifying client needs.