A Special Operations candidate repeatedly tells themselves 'I can handle whatever comes next' during a grueling selection event. This technique is an example of:
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A
Denial, which temporarily masks fear but increases post-event trauma risk
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B
Positive self-talk, a validated cognitive coping strategy for stress regulation
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C
Narcissistic ideation that predicts future overconfidence errors in the field
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D
Wishful thinking that substitutes for concrete planning under pressure