Question

Phyllis, a 75-year-old woman, was recently widowed. phyllis's son, who is worried about his mom, suggests that she attend activities at the local senior center. phyllis resists this idea, saying that she is too old to meet new people. how might a cognitive behaviorist interpret phyllis's reluctance

Answer 1

He may see that Phyllis may have low efficacy feelings with regard to creating new friends, or in other words, making new friends.