Dedric is preparing for an upcoming tennis match against a highly ranked opponent. He is to imagine falling behind by one set, in a best two of three sets match, and then practice what he would say to himself in such a scenario. This example illustrates what Meichenbaum would call

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This scenario involves preparing for a stressful and challenging situation (falling behind in a tennis match) by imagining and practicing a coping strategy (positive self-talk). This is an example of stress inoculation training, which involves gradually exposing individuals to stressors and helping them develop effective coping strategies to manage them.

Dedric Is Preparing for an Upcoming Tennis Match Against a Highly