Which of the following is Michael White’s description of a story or narrative attached to people’s lives?
A. It is a story with a title that sums up their current understanding of self and others
B. It is a story if it is a theme that people are willing to stick with even when there is evidence to the contrary
C. It is a story if it is made up of events within certain circumstances (or contexts) sequenced across time indicating a theme or plot
D. Stories are essentially the same as the cognitive schema that are addressed in cognitive-behavioral therapy
ANS: C
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