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jlmhmf

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A patient says, All my life I've been surrounded by stupidity. Everything I buy breaks because the entire American workforce is incompetent. This patient is experiencing a:
 
  a. self-esteem deficit.
  b. cognitive distortion.
  c. deficit in motivation.
  d. deficit in love and belonging.

Question 2

A patient repeatedly stated, I'm stupid. Which statement by that patient would show progress resulting from cognitive behavioral therapy?
 
  a. Sometimes I do stupid things.
  b. Things always go wrong for me.
  c. I always fail when I try new things.
  d. I'm disappointed in my lack of ability.


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TheDev123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Automatic thoughts, or cognitive distortions, are irrational and lead to false assumptions and misinterpretations. See related audience response question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
I'm stupid is a cognitive distortion. A more rational thought is Sometimes I do stupid things. The latter thinking promotes emotional self-control. The distracters reflect irrational or distorted thinking. This item relates to an audience response question.


jlmhmf

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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