A Client Who Has Habitual Negative Thoughts of Being a Failure

question 46

Multiple Choice

A client who has habitual negative thoughts of being a failure and worthless would be described as having _______ in Aaron Beck's theory.

• A) self-fulfilling prophecies
• B) depressive thoughts
• C) automatic thoughts
• D) dysphoria

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Definitions:

Prognosis

An assessment or prediction about the likely outcome or course of a disease or condition.

Medication

Substances used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease and improve health through pharmacological action.

Behavioral Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through reinforcement strategies.

Muscle Twitching

Involuntary, small muscle contractions in the body that can be seen or felt under the skin.