Each of the following is a step toward restructuring your thinking when trying to reduce anxiety EXCEPT ______.
A) identify irrational catastrophizing thoughts
B) focus and concentrate on those irrational catastrophizing thoughts
C) construct rational alternative thoughts
D) substitute rational alternative thoughts

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Focusing and concentrating on irrational catastrophizing thoughts can actually increase anxiety rather than reduce it. The other choices (A, C, and D) are all steps toward restructuring your thinking to reduce anxiety.

Each of the Following Is a Step Toward Restructuring Your