In the context of the cognitive perspective, _____ are personal rules or values people hold that interfere with one's adequate adjustment.

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Dysfunctional attitudes are beliefs or values that interfere with one's adjustment, according to the cognitive perspective. These attitudes are often formed early in life and become automatic, leading to negative or irrational thinking patterns. By identifying and challenging these attitudes, individuals can work towards more adaptive ways of thinking and improve their mental health. A and C are also concepts within the cognitive perspective (self-efficacy and automatic thoughts, respectively), but they do not specifically refer to personal rules or values that interfere with adjustment. B is a concept within psychoanalytic theory, not the cognitive perspective.

In the Context of the Cognitive Perspective, _____ Are Personal