A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an obsessive thought that the house may burn down. The nurse and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire. The patient states this event is not likely. This counseling demonstrates principles of

A) flooding.
B) desensitization.
C) relaxation technique.
D) cognitive restructuring.

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic process aimed at identifying and changing negative or irrational thoughts and beliefs into more positive and rational ones.

Obsessive Thought

Persistent, unwanted, and intrusive ideas or impulses that can cause significant anxiety or distress.

Relaxation Technique

Strategies or exercises designed to reduce stress and anxiety, helping individuals achieve a state of calm.