Read the following: Arthur tells his counsellor that last night,over dinner,his friend Peter told him that all of their mutual friends are fed up with Arthur's acerbic interpersonal style.They all feel that he is just nasty and disrespectful.Arthur tells his counsellor that these friends are being ridiculous and,frankly,pretty stupid if they can't see that he just intends to be funny.He said that he told off his friend Peter by stating that he and all of their friends are idiots.
As tactfully as possible,Arthur's counsellor asks: "Don't you think that the opinion of all your friends might be something to take seriously?"
This challenge is designed to help Arthur to understand his ____.
A)damaged personality
B)perfectionism
C)inadequate participation in the helping process
D)self-defeating expressions of feelings and emotions

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The counsellor's challenge is aimed at helping Arthur understand that his self-defeating expressions of feelings and emotions are contributing to his interpersonal difficulties. Arthur's dismissive attitude towards the opinions of his friends may be a defense mechanism against accepting responsibility for his own behavior, which is causing harm to his relationships.

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