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AEWBW

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A student has just completed an especially stressful week of work, class, and clinical and decides that to help reduce stress, a treat to a really funny movie on an evening off is in order. This stu-dent has chosen a positive coping mechanism.
 
  a. True, the laughing and relaxation of the movie will do her good.
  b. False, the cost and time spent at the movie will just add to the problem.

Question 2

A student exclaims, I have to make a 100 on this test because anything less is just like failing in my book. I either know it or I don't and if I don't know it now, I never will.
 
   This student is obviously stressed, and the statements represent: a. awareness reduction.
  b. cognitive distortions.
  c. positive coping mechanisms.
  d. acceptance of reality.


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cclemon1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The relaxation and catharsis generated by laughter are positive coping mechanisms.

Answer to Question 2

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Cognitive distortions are illogical, irrational thoughts; those in this question are all-or-nothing thinking and emotional reasoning.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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