Because Kesa Has Been Experiencing Increased,prolonged Stress as a Result

question 23

Multiple Choice

Because Kesa has been experiencing increased,prolonged stress as a result of going over negative events again and again in her mind,her psychologist has recommended that she try self-distancing.This means that she should

• A) engage in distracting activities to divert attention away from herself.
• B) think more about her friends and family and less about herself.
• C) jog regularly to take her mind off of her problems.
• D) focus on her feelings from the perspective of a detached observer.

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