Which of the following statements is most typical of the approach of a cognitive therapist?

a. “Let’s go back to your statement about your happiness as a child.”

b. “When you say ‘No one likes me’ that’s illogical, because you do have close friends.”

c. “What I hear you saying is you are angry, and I can hear the frustration in your voice.”

d. “I’m going to start teaching you to relax, and then we’ll slowly deal with your phobia.”

e. “I think that prescribing you an SSRI will increase your positive mood over the next few weeks.”