An individual with depression who is receiving therapy is told that many, even most of the negative thoughts that an individual experiences and records have no basis in fact. MOST likely, the therapist is:

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The therapist is challenging automatic thoughts, which are often negative and may not be based in reality. By challenging these thoughts, the individual can learn to reframe them in a more positive or realistic light. This is a common technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression. Choices A, C, and D are not applicable to the situation described.

An Individual with Depression Who Is Receiving Therapy Is Told