When cognitive psychotherapists teach clients how to handle recurring problems, it is often an attempt to eliminate
A) emotional consequences.
B) the ideal self.
C) self-defeating thinking.
D) negative personal constructs.

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Cognitive psychotherapists aim to help clients identify and change self-defeating thinking patterns that contribute to their negative emotions and problems. By teaching them effective coping strategies, cognitive psychotherapists seek to eliminate the negative impact of these recurring problems.

When Cognitive Psychotherapists Teach Clients How to Handle Recurring Problems