What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
a. Experience a large number of positive events
b. Maintain good physical health
c. Have adequate money to provide for needs
d. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
ANS: D
Positive self-talk leads to the expectation that one can and will succeed. A positive mental attitude can be learned by replacing negative thinking with positive thinking.
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1. Relaxation therapy 2. Acupuncture 3. Feldenkrais method 4. Chiropractic medicine