Phil then gives himself permission to drink, thinks to himself "it's Friday night and I had a hard week. I deserve a drink!" The thought Phil had is an example of what?

Name: Phil then gives himself permission to drink, thinks to himself "it's Friday night and I had a hard week. I deserve a drink!" The thought Phil had is an example of what?
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Phil's thought is a facilitative belief, as it justifies or rationalizes his decision to drink by framing it as a deserved reward for his hard work.

Phil Then Gives Himself Permission to Drink, Thinks to Himself