All of the Following Are Characteristic of the Cognitive Therapeutic

question 63

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristic of the cognitive therapeutic approach, EXCEPT:

• A) showing there is enough evidence for the idea fueling the anxiety.
• B) suggesting different ways of looking at the situation.
• C) showing that no disaster is going to occur.
• D) mentally rehearsing the situation in a positive way before you actually experience it.

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Definitions:

Precommitment

A strategy or decision made in advance to lock oneself into a set of actions or behaviors, often to avoid temptation or to ensure future goals are met.

Precommitment Device

A strategy or mechanism used by individuals or firms to constrain their future actions in order to achieve a desired outcome.

Behavioral Economists

Specialists who study economic decisions by integrating insights from psychology, judgment, and economics to understand how individuals and institutions make choices.

Alarm Clock

A device used to awaken individuals from sleep at a set time with an alarm.