Carrie tells her therapist that when she interacts with the opposite gender,she feels extremely anxious and a cascade of negative opinions arise in her mind.In response to Carrie's statement,her therapist asks her to picture a red light whenever such opinions arise in her mind.According to this scenario,which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been implemented by Carrie's therapist?

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The cognitive therapy technique implemented by Carrie's therapist is thought stopping, which involves interrupting negative thought patterns. In this case, the therapist suggests using a visual cue (the red light) to disrupt the negative thought pattern whenever it arises.

Carrie Tells Her Therapist That When She Interacts with the Opposite