Meichenbaum introduced cognitive behavioural technique to deal with stress. It aims to :

(A) Support people in dealing with emotions

(B) Help people learn techniques of replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts

(C) Teach techniques to control physical stress

(D) Deliver self-instructions to help mould thoughts

(E) Make people aware that rational and practical thoughts are important to deal with stress

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B), (D), (E) only

Cognitive Behavioural Techniques : These techniques aim to inoculate people against stress. Stress inoculation training is one effective method developed by Meichenbaum. The essence of this approach is to replace negative and irrational thoughts with positive and rational ones. There are three main phases in this : assessment, stress reduction techniques, and application and followthrough. Assessment involves discussing the nature of the problem and seeing it from the viewpoint of the person/client. Stress reduction involves learning the techniques of reducing stress such as relaxation and self-instruction.