Homework
A. In the following situation I am more likely to engage in thinking which makes the experience seem worse than it actually is.
B. The automatic thoughts that are likely to emerge in this situation include:
C. The kinds of distortions that are involved in my thinking include:
D. What is the worst thing that could realistically happen in my stress situation?
E. What facts are not consistent with my automatic thoughts in this situation? (i.e., what is true about my thoughts; what is not true?)
F. How are my automatic thoughts in this situation likely to be viewed as illogical from an objective point of view?
G. How do my automatic thoughts interfere with my ability to effectively solve the problem involved in this situation?
H. Imagine that you are confronted with the situation described above (in question 1 of this exercise). Construct replacement thoughts that are more realistic and likely to lead to a satisfying resolve of the situation.
I. Based on replacing your distorted automatic thoughts with the new, more logical, objective thought sequence developed in question 8, answer the following.
Notice any resistance to doing this.
J. Can you imagine how different you might feel in this situation if the new thought sequence were to become your automatic reaction?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.