Question

A skier at the starting gate of the downhill race feels very nervous and notices his heart is pounding. He tells himself that these symptoms are a sign that he is "psyched" and ready to perform. He says to himself, "I can do it!" The skier is engaging in _____.

A. thought-stopping
B. reframing
C. countering
D. self-hypnosis

Answer 1

B. reframing

Step-by-step explanation:

Reframing: In psychological therapy, the reframing technique is being used to make people understand or to create a distinct way of encountering a person, situation, or relationship by changing the meaning. The reframing techniques is also referred to as cognitive reframing, that helps the therapist to make the client look at a particular situation with a different perspective.

Reframing includes:

1. Used to remove limiting beliefs.

2. Used to help appreciate positive moments.

In the question above, the skier is engaging in reframing.