A psychologist with a cognitive orientation is counseling a person who is afraid of speaking in front of others. The psychologist is most likely to focus on the
a. experiences the person had in the past when speaking in front of others.
b. related electrical activity in certain parts of the brain.
c. self-defeating attitudes and perceptions that feed the anxiety.
d. type of medication that can be prescribed to reduce the level of anxiety.
Answer: c. self-defeating attitudes and perceptions that feed the anxiety.
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a. Providing more constructive feedback. b. Giving extra time to do their homework. c. Giving less time to respond to questions. d. Scolding the child when they get an answer wrong.