Nam Has Been Learning to Reduce His Test Anxiety by Using

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Multiple Choice

Nam has been learning to reduce his test anxiety by using cognitive restructuring.Which thought would be an example of a successful application of his therapy?

• A) "I will probably fail this test, so I may as well not worry about it."
• B) "I will develop a time management plan to make sure I have enough time to study for tests."
• C) "All I want is to do the best job that I can on this test."
• D) "I will talk to my friends about my problems more often, instead of keeping them bottled up inside."

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Shared Environment

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