When a depressed person has feelings or thoughts of worthlessness, he or she should
A) ignore them and go back to studying.
B) write them down and then write a rational answer to each one.
C) repeat the thoughts over and over until they lose their meaning.
D) try to get more sleep by taking an afternoon nap.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Writing down the negative thoughts and then writing a rational response is a technique called cognitive restructuring. It can help the depressed person challenge and eventually overcome their negative self-talk. Ignoring the thoughts or repeating them is not helpful, and while sleep is important, taking an afternoon nap may not be a solution to persistent feelings of worthlessness.

When a Depressed Person Has Feelings or Thoughts of Worthlessness