Askier at the starting gate of the downhill race feels very nervous and notices his heart is pounding. he tells himself that these symptoms are a sign that he is "psyched" and ready to perform. he says to himself, "i can do it! " the skier is engaging in

a. thought-stopping
b. reframing
c. countering
d. self-hypnosis

B. reframing

Explanation:

Reframing: In psychological therapy, the reframing technique is being used to make people understand or to create a distinct way of encountering a person, situation, or relationship by changing the meaning. The reframing techniques is also referred to as cognitive reframing, that helps the therapist to make the client look at a particular situation with a different perspective.

Reframing includes:

1. Used to remove limiting beliefs.

2. Used to help appreciate positive moments.

In the question above, the skier is engaging in reframing.

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i would say b. research typically uses a variety of sources