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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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.

Sheina Deyta · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  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.

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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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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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."