Josh was counseled to think about the positive aspects of his impending surgery in order to reduce his stress. He was being encouraged to use
A) behavioural control.
B) cognitive control.
C) informational control.
D) emotional control.

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Josh was being encouraged to use cognitive control, which involves changing one's thoughts or attitudes towards a situation to manage stress. By focusing on the positive aspects of his surgery, he is altering his cognitive response to reduce stress.

Josh Was Counseled to Think About the Positive Aspects of His