Which of the following is NOT a goal of cognitive therapy?

A) Assist clients in identifying their irrational and maladaptive thoughts.
B) Teach clients to consider alternative ways of thinking.
C) Discourage clients from challenging their irrational or maladaptive thoughts.
D) Encourage clients to face their worst fears and recognize ways of coping.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thinking in how we feel and what we do, aiming to treat mental disorders by changing dysfunctional thought patterns.

Maladaptive Thoughts

Negative thinking patterns that are counterproductive and interfere with a person's ability to effectively cope with challenges and emotions.

Irrational Thoughts

Thoughts that lack reason or understanding, often not based on reality or logical reasoning, typically associated with anxiety and depression.