Cognitive therapy for avoidant personality disorder focuses on:
A. helping patients uncover the origins of their symptoms and resolve the unconscious conflicts that may be operating
B. increasing the client's tolerance of emotional discomfort and building up his or her self-image
C. providing practice in social behaviors in a group setting
D. providing social skills training and exposure treatment that requires clients to gradually increase their social contacts
Answer: B. increasing the client's tolerance of emotional discomfort and building up his or her self-image
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