Ellen seeks the help of a professional because she feels much anxiety. The therapist helps her identify one major stressor, her relationship with her brother. Which of the following is the least effective way for Ellen to reduce the impact of this stressor?

a. ?Ellen can learn to believe that she has control over situations with her brother.
b. ?Ellen can learn to predict when situations involving her brother will be stressful.
c. ?Ellen can learn how to ignore her brother whenever he is around.
d. ?Ellen can change the way in which she interprets her brother's actions.

ANSWER:
c

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