Joe Was Diagnosed with Cancer Six Months Ago

question 67

Multiple Choice

Joe was diagnosed with cancer six months ago.He is back at work between chemotherapy treatments but is unable to work more than four hours per day.Diego has been covering all Joe's assignments that extend beyond Joe's four-hour day as well as covering the regular tasks of his own eight-hour shift.Diego is likely experiencing

• A)role ambiguity.
• B)role overload.
• C)role conflict.
• D)information overload.

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Definitions:

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion where an individual draws a general rule or conclusion based on a single or limited number of events.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify irrational beliefs and patterns of thinking to develop healthier emotional responses and behaviors.

ABC Model

A cognitive-behavioral approach suggesting that it is not merely events that cause an individual distress, but rather the beliefs about those events.

Irrational Beliefs

False or unrealistic thoughts that can lead to emotional distress and behavioral problems.