What is the purpose of cognitive restructuring theory? How can cognitive restructuring theory help Tom handle his excessive anger? What steps
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Tom is driving his brand-new sports car to work. He is very proud of his car. It took a long time to
save for the down payment. From a stop at a four-way intersection, as Tom moves into the
intersection, he is cut o! by another vehicle and slams on his brakes. Tom waits for the other
person to go through the intersection. The other driver’s behavior sets Tom o!, and he becomes
irate and starts yelling at the other driver. This is an automatic reaction on his part. Cognitive
restructuring theory (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/9781118528563.wbcbt02)
could teach Tom how to handle his excessive anger.
Watch the following video on cognitive restructuring:
Address the following in 3–5 pages:
Cognitive Restructuring St…
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What is the purpose of cognitive restructuring theory?
How can cognitive restructuring theory help Tom handle his excessive anger? What steps
could he take to control his anger? Explain and be specific.
Describe a situation that you experienced with which cognitive restructuring theory could
have helped.
If left unchecked, how could frequent outbursts of excessive anger eventually result in
serious criminal or socially unacceptable behavior?
Your paper must include at least 2 APA-formatted references.
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