The First Procedural Step in Cognitive Restructuring Is to Assist

question 14

Multiple Choice

The first procedural step in cognitive restructuring is to assist clients in:​

• A)identifying rewards and incentives for successful coping efforts.​
• B)​accepting that their self-statements, assumptions, and beliefs largely determine their emotional reactions to life's events.
• C)​identifying dysfunctional self-statements, beliefs, and patterns of thoughts that underlie their problem.
• D)​identifying situations that engender dysfunctional cognitions.

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Definitions:

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or convictions that are not based on reason or logic, often leading to emotional distress or unproductive behaviors.

Life Changes

Major events or transitions in an individual's life that significantly affect their daily routine or psychological well-being.

Daily Hassles

Daily hassles are minor everyday problems or annoyances that, while not catastrophic, can compound over time and affect an individual's mood and well-being.

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflicts

A psychological conflict that occurs when a person has to choose between two negative options.