Every Time Karen Thinks About Going to the Dentist,her Blood

Multiple Choice

Every time Karen thinks about going to the dentist,her blood pressure increases and she starts to sweat.Before she actually enters the office,she takes a couple of deep breaths and this calms her down.This technique to alter a potentially negative behaviour is known as ______________________________.

A) self-talk
B) self-instruction
C) individual coping skill
D) positive affirmation