Cognitive therapy for the treatment of depression is most likely to focus on helping people to A. use free association to extinguish distressing...

Cognitive therapy for the treatment of depression is most likely to focus on helping people to

A. use free association to extinguish distressing emotions.

B. associate a pleasant relaxed state with anxiety-arousing stimuli.

C. Associate unwanted behaviors with unpleasant experiences.

D. Replace negative self-talk with more positive comments.

(Can you also explain why the correct answer is correct? That part is optional but helpful and appreciated.)