Phil is at a party where almost everyone is drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. Although Phil is trying to cut down on drinking and smoking, he tells himself "I should be having fun like everyone else!" The thought Phil had is an example of what?

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Automatic thoughts are spontaneous, often negative thoughts that occur in response to a situation, reflecting underlying beliefs and attitudes. Phil's thought is an automatic response to the social situation.

Phil Is at a Party Where Almost Everyone Is Drinking