When Beck Says That People Have Automatic Thoughts, He Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

When Beck says that people have automatic thoughts, he is referring to

• A) ideas and attitudes brought about as a result of classical conditioning.
• B) basic irrational assumptions.
• C) thoughts that are a normal part of the socialization process.
• D) thoughts that come into our minds without conscious intent.

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