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question 8 of 10
the best way to deal with unkind \self - talk\ is to...
select a response.
...ignore it and think positively.
...focus on something else each time it happens.
...accept it when it is happening.
...recognize that it is happening and then reframe it.

Explanation:

To deal with unkind self - talk, ignoring it (first option) may not address the root; focusing on something else (second option) is a form of avoidance; accepting it (third option) reinforces negative self - talk. Recognizing the unkind self - talk and then reframing it (fourth option) is a proactive and effective strategy as it involves acknowledging the thought and then changing its negative tone to a more positive or realistic one, which is in line with psychological principles of cognitive restructuring.

Answer:

...recognize that it is happening and then reframe it.