The patient has been taught to use the stop, divert, and reframe method to deal with stress. Which responses indicate that the patient can affective utilize the technique when preparing to take a written examination? Select all that apply
a. Is heard declaring that, "It's only a test; if I fail this one I will just study harder for the next one..
b. Is observed opening a notebook and focusing on a family picture taken during a recent vacation
c. Is heard stating, "Stop thinking that you can't correctly answer the question. You can and you will."
d. Is observed asking the test monitor to be allow to sit somewhere "quiet and away from other people
e. Is heard saying, "I will read the question thoroughly, find the key word, and then look at the options I'm given."
ANS: B, C, E
Stop interrupts the negative train of thought. Divert allows focus on something that will rap-idly reduce the stress. Reframe reinforces what you can do to reduce the stressor. The re-maining options do not address any of the identified steps in this stress management method.
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