Alex has been severely criticized by his boss. He deals with the problem by saying to himself, "The criticism I received is good because it will prevent me from repeating that mistake." Alex is engaging in
A) image exchange.
B) disarming the opposition.
C) cognitive restructuring.
D) a self-defeating mind game.

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Alex is using cognitive restructuring, a technique in which negative or irrational thoughts are challenged and replaced with positive and rational ones. By reframing the criticism as a learning opportunity, Alex is changing his thought process and turning the negative experience into a beneficial one.

Alex Has Been Severely Criticized by His Boss