Clara, a 13-year-old girl who typically cuts herself when she feels anxious, decides one night to call a friend instead of cut. When she tells this to her therapist, her therapist labels this as an example of _________________.

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Clara's decision to call a friend instead of cutting is an example of a unique outcome, as it goes against her usual approach to dealing with anxiety. This is a positive change that her therapist can explore and encourage her to continue. Option A (problem-saturated story) refers to the belief that a person only has negative stories about themselves and their experiences, while option C (gender discourse) is not relevant to the scenario. Option D (an exception) is similar to the correct choice but does not accurately describe the positive nature of the behavior change.

Clara, a 13-Year-Old Girl Who Typically Cuts Herself When She