Roush Practice

List at least one type of irrational thinking (e.g., “You Stink!” “Fairy Tale,” etc.) that might mediate between the events (A) and consequences (C) in each of the following items.  Check your responses by referring to the answers at the end.

1.         A         Student is provoked by peers.

            B

            C         Student hits peer in anger.

2.         A         Student is provoked by peers.

            B

            C         Student runs away in fear.

3.         A         Student is criticized by teacher.

            B

            C         Student gets angry and tantrums.

4.         A         Student is provoked by peers.

            B

            C         Student is hurt/upset and cries.

5.         A         Student is ignored by teacher and/or peers.

            B

            C         Student engages in chronic attention-seeking behavior.

6.         A         Student’s request denied by teacher and/or peers.

            B

            C         Student gets angry and tantrums.

7.         A         Student makes mistakes when working.

            B

            C         Student gets frustrated and gives up.

8.         A         Student fails test.

            B

            C         Student blames teacher.

9.         A         Student fails test.

            B

            C         Student gets depressed and talks about dropping out of school.

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