What questions can one ask to self-challenge irrational beliefs?
What will be an ideal response?
We can self-challenge our irrational beliefs through asking ourselves questions such as (1) What evidence supports or refutes this belief? (2) Is this belief rational or logical? (3) What is a more rational belief that I can substitute for this irrational belief? For example, a perfectionist can use self-talk, the silent internal dialogue we have with ourselves, to say "I would like to have done well on the exam, but even though I didn't do well, I am still a worthwhile person who in the past did well on other exams and will do well in the future.". In this way, the absolutistic language of have to is substituted with more flexible language such as I would like to and the consequences are not seen as a reflection of self-worth or future catastrophes.
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Which of the following events is the most likely reason that a person formerly classified as having an intellectual disability would no longer be classified as such a few years later?
a. The person turned 18. b. The person's IQ increased significantly. c. The person became financially independent. d. The demands of work are different than the demands of school.
Environmental influences from different teachers and peer groups reflect one's nonshared influences
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.