Using You-Statements to Describe Your Emotions Is Problematic Because

question 36

Multiple Choice

Using you-statements to describe your emotions is problematic because:

• A) it provides specific prescriptions for change
• B) it fails to acknowledge the part you play in determining your feelings
• C) it involves blaming yourself for your emotions
• D) it doesn't allow you to separate emotions from actions

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Definitions:

Natural

Existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.

Essentialist Perspective

A viewpoint that suggests certain categories, such as gender or race, have an underlying essence or core characteristic that is natural, inherent, and unchanging.

Sexuality

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Intrinsic

Refers to something that is inherent or essential to something else, coming from within rather than being influenced by external factors.