Brianna forgot to pick up the dry cleaning on the way home from work. This memory lapse would normally drive her husband, Larry, crazy, but tonight, he focused instead on the great meal she prepared and her great sense of humor. Focusing on the positives of a situation instead of the negatives is known as

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Cognitive restructuring involves changing the way one thinks about a situation, focusing on the positive aspects rather than dwelling on the negatives. In this scenario, Larry is changing his usual response of frustration over a forgotten task to appreciate the positive aspects of his evening with Brianna.

Brianna Forgot to Pick Up the Dry Cleaning on the Way