Which Statement Is MOST Consistent with the Use of Acceptance

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which statement is MOST consistent with the use of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for depression?

• A) Accepting negative thoughts and working with them is preferable to rejecting them entirely.
• B) One must completely eliminate negative thoughts to recover from depression.
• C) Negative thoughts are valuable guides for behavior.
• D) The behavioral approach alone is preferable to cognitive interventions.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted or expected the outcome, often referred to as the "I knew it all along" phenomenon.

Intent to Hurt

A conscious desire or determination to harm others, either physically or psychologically.

Physical Damage

Physical damage refers to harm that affects the structure or integrity of an object or bodily harm to a living being.

Anger and Hostility

Emotional states expressing intense frustration or animosity, often leading to aggressive behavior or opposition.