You tell your therapist, I am a failure. A cognitive therapist is likely to reply,A) Why do you think so? Let's collect evidence to find out whether you are a failure.B) Yes, you certainly are. What are you going to do about it?C) Let's make sure you learn some new skills so you will stop being a failure.D) I don't think you are a failure. In my eyes, you are a success.

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You tell your therapist, I am a failure. A cognitive therapist is likely to reply,A)  Why do you think so? Let's collect evidence to find out whether you are a failure.B)  Yes, you certainly are. What are you going to do about it?C)  Let's make sure you learn some new skills so you will stop being a failure.D)  I don't think you are a failure. In my eyes, you are a success.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A cognitive therapist would likely challenge the negative belief by encouraging the individual to collect evidence to support or refute the belief. This approach helps the individual evaluate the strength of the belief and provides an opportunity for them to learn to think more positively and realistically about themselves. Option B is an example of a confrontational or aggressive approach, which is not typically used in cognitive therapy. Option C implies that the individual is deficient or lacking in skills, and may not be helpful in improving their self-esteem. Option D is not helpful because it does not address the negative belief and may come across as insincere or patronizing.

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