The Best Way to Assess Immediate Thoughts in Specific Situations

question 158

Multiple Choice

The best way to assess immediate thoughts in specific situations is to:

• A) Use ecological momentary assessment (EMA)
• B) Use the Articulated Thoughts in Simulated Situations (ATSS) method
• C) Ask clients to keep a thought record
• D) Ask clients to recall their day via self-report before going to bed

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Definitions:

Immune System Deficiencies

Conditions where the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease and cancer is compromised or entirely absent.

Optimism

The tendency to hold a positive outlook towards future events, believing that good rather than bad things will happen.

Potential Stress

Situations or conditions perceived as threats, challenges, or barriers that could induce stress if not managed properly.

Social Support System

The network of family, friends, colleagues, and other acquaintances upon which one relies for emotional, informational, and practical support.