Define self-defeating behavior. (1 point) Give an example. (1 point)

What will be an ideal response


Define self-defeating behavior. 1 point for any of the following:
- Doing things that decrease the chances that we'll get what we say we want
- Doing things that contribute to our own unhappiness
- Shooting oneself in the foot
- Doing things to ensure you never really have to try, in order to avoid the possibility of failure; things such as withdrawing, procrastinating, dropping out, obsessive planning, not trying very hard

Give an example. 1 point for any of the following:
- An example from the book: getting angry at one's spouse when needs aren't met; being aggressive to get what you want; blaming yourself when things don't go your way; over-indulging yourself when things go wrong
- A new example that is correct

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