A therapist describes a patient who believes her personal worth is tied to each task she performs. She draws negative conclusions from very little evidence, amplifies minor mistakes into major character flaws, and suffers from repetitive thoughts that remind her of her flaws. You conclude that the therapist holds which theoretical orientation?

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The description aligns with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and beliefs (like drawing negative conclusions from little evidence and amplifying mistakes) that contribute to emotional distress and harmful behaviors.

A Therapist Describes a Patient Who Believes Her Personal Worth