For Each of the Following Situations, Give (1) an Example $\bullet$

question 118

Essay

For each of the following situations, give (1) an example of negative self-talk based on a cognitive distortion and (2) an example of realistic self-talk:
$\bullet$ after a fight with a friend
$\bullet$ not receiving an invitation to an event that others you know are attending
$\bullet$ an average grade on a project
$\bullet$ receiving a surprise message asking you to meet with your academic advisor
$\bullet$ after drinking too much at a party

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Definitions:

Person-in-the-environment

A perspective in social work and psychology that considers the dynamics between individuals and their various physical and social environments.

Two-prong Approach

A strategy that utilizes two separate methods or lines of action to address a problem or achieve a goal.

Social Issues

Problems that influence a considerable number of individuals within a society, often requiring collective efforts for resolution.

Micro and Macro

Terms used to denote the small-scale (micro) and large-scale (macro) perspectives or processes within a given field.