Arrange the following phases of stress inoculation training developed by Meichenbaum in the correct sequence:
(A) Assessment
(B) Application and follow up
(C) Choosing stress reduction technique
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C), (B)
(A) Assessment — first. Stress inoculation training, developed by Meichenbaum, replaces negative and irrational thoughts with positive and rational ones. It starts by discussing the nature of the problem and seeing it from the client’s point of view.
(C) Choosing stress reduction technique — second. Once the problem is understood, the client learns techniques of reducing stress, such as relaxation and self-instruction.
(B) Application and follow up — third. The learnt techniques are used in real stressful situations and followed through, so that the person stays protected, like being immunised against unhealthy stress.
NCERT (2025-26): “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 follow-through. 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.…” |