Author Question: Nam has been learning to reduce his test anxiety by using cognitive restructuring. Which thought ... (Read 52 times)

kshipps · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Nam has been learning to reduce his test anxiety by using cognitive restructuring. Which thought would be an example of a successful application of his therapy?

a. I will probably fail this test, so I may as well not worry about it.
b. I will develop a time management plan to make sure I have enough time to study for tests.
c. All I want is to do the best job that I can on this test.
d. I will talk to my friends about my problems more often, instead of keeping them bottled up inside.

Question 2

Usually when Parker goes into an exam, he thinks, What a dummy I am, always studying the wrong things. This time, however, Parker tries thinking, I studied some of the right things, and I will do the best I can. Parker is engaging in ____.

a. a defense mechanism
b. cognitive dissonance
c. repression
d. cognitive restructuring