Estella's therapist has her repeat phrases to help her avoid reacting negatively to situations.Her therapist's use of self-talk is trying to:

A) teach her to recognize situations that trigger anger or aggressive impulses.
B) teach her to learn to analyze their thoughts in these situations.
C) teach her to control impulsive behaviors.
D) teach her to develop adaptive problem-solving skills.

Self-Talk

The act of mentally speaking to oneself, which can influence emotions, behaviors, and overall cognitive processing.

Impulsive Behaviors

Actions undertaken without forethought or consideration of the consequences, often driven by immediate gratification or emotional impulse.

Adaptive Problem-Solving

A cognitive process that involves finding effective solutions in new and changing environments.