Describe what makes a self-destructive belief unproductive and provide an example

What will be an ideal response?

The book provides several examples of self-destructive beliefs: you have to be perfect,
you have to be strong, you have to please others, you have to hurry up, you have to take on more
responsibilities – each of these beliefs sets an unrealistically high standard and therefore almost
always ends in failure.

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Adult learners prefer to deal with more abstract ideas that have indirect relevance to their

lives. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Abraham Maslow, our ________ needs are met when we achieve a goal for no other purpose than the glory of the achievement

A) acceptance B) self-esteem C) self-actualization D) safety E) physiological

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