Suppose That Anandi Was Mugged at Gunpoint and That It

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Anandi was mugged at gunpoint and that it was an extremely traumatic experience. Which of the following cognitive reactions is MOST likely to help her recover?

• A)"I should have never gone into that neighborhood alone, especially not with my fancy car. It's clear why this happened. I made myself an obvious target."
• B)"The event was totally random. It could have happened to anyone, at any time, in any place."
• C)"Why was I attacked? Why me? Why now? What did I do to deserve this?"
• D)"The world is just an unpredictable, dangerous place. I just need to accept that and move on."

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