Ryan Is Depressed About the Fact That He Has Been

question 31

Multiple Choice

Ryan is depressed about the fact that he has been fired from his job and therefore,visits a cognitive therapist.His therapist instead encourages him to pursue his hobby as a career option.According to this information,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Ryan's therapist?

• A)Turning adversity to advantage
• B)Examining options and alternatives
• C)Guided association
• D)Decatastrophizing

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Definitions:

Non-normative Behavior

refers to actions or behaviors that do not conform to the typical or expected standards or norms of a society or community.

Dispositional Characteristics

Refers to traits, temperaments, or personality attributes that are inherent in an individual.

Dispositional Attribution

The explanation of an individual's behavior as being caused by internal characteristics that reside within the individual, as opposed to situational factors.

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to bias in surveys or experiments.