Researchers Believe That the Key Characteristic That Explains the Therapeutic

question 7

Multiple Choice

Researchers believe that the key characteristic that explains the therapeutic benefits of cognitive therapy is

• A)mentally disputing irrational thinking.
• B)replacing dysfunctional thinking with more functional thoughts.
• C)keeping a record of negative automatic thoughts.
• D)decentering oneself from one's negative thoughts.

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Definitions:

Zygotes

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Fetuses

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