Alexander,a 16-year-old adolescent,tells his therapist that he is a failure since he has been performing poorly in his new school.In response to Alexander's statement,the therapist asks him to explore other reasons for his failure such as adjustment difficulties with respect to his new school,lack of friends,and so on.According to this scenario,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Alexander's therapist?

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The cognitive therapy technique implemented by Alexander's therapist is reattribution, which involves exploring alternative explanations for negative thoughts or beliefs. In this scenario, the therapist is helping Alexander consider other reasons for his poor performance in school, rather than just attributing it to his own personal failure.

Alexander,a 16-Year-Old Adolescent,tells His Therapist That He Is a Failure