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Turning a thought about a past event over and over in our heads is called anticipation

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What is another word for a thought or event that causes a person to become angry other than trigger or a cue?

An alternative term for a thought or event that causes anger in a person could be an incitement or a provocation.


What is it called when someone says your going to do something so often you end up doing it?

It is called the "self-fulfilling prophecy," where a person's belief or statement about a future event influences their actions or behavior, ultimately leading to that event occurring.


Which perspective would focus on how an individual interprets an event and applies it to their behavior A Biological B Cognitive C Social-cultural D Psychodynamic?

B) Cognitive perspective would focus on how an individual interprets an event and applies it to their behavior. This perspective emphasizes the role of thought processes in shaping behavior.


What are the basic units of thought?

Image: A visual, mental representation of an event or object Symbol: an abstract unit of thought that represents an object or quality; anything that stands for or represents something else Concept: a label for a class of objects or events that have at least one attribute in common Prototype: a representative example of a concept Rule: a statement of relation between concepts


How do you stop remembering an event in your life you would rather forget?

If someone has hurt you in some way and you keep reliving it, the first step to getting over this is forgiveness. Forgiving someone does not mean that what they did was right but when you truly forgive that person, you are letting go of that hurt. If you believe in Jesus, in your mind hand this problem over to him to deal with. If it is just a reoccuring memory of something you have done wrong, go to that person and ask for their forgiveness. Also, when the thought comes into your mind, quickly think of something silly or positive to replace that thought. After a while you will not think that thought obsessively. I've done this with thinking, I need to paint my toenails or what a beautiful day or I'll say a prayer for whomever pops into my mind. This technique is called dis-association. Hope this helps!