Self-instructional training/management emphasizes which of the following elements?

• A. Strict punitive methods.
• B. Self-directed psychotherapy unrelated to coping skills.
• C. Realistic goals, coping skills, consistent use, and self-reinforcement.
• D. Reliance solely on external coaching.

Answer: (B)

Self-instructional training/management centers on individuals guiding their own behavior through practical, self-directed strategies. It emphasizes setting realistic goals, developing and applying coping skills to handle challenges, using those skills consistently, and reinforcing oneself for making progress. This combination supports autonomy, ongoing self-monitoring, and the ability to maintain positive changes over time.

That’s why focusing on realistic goals, coping skills, consistent use, and self-reinforcement best captures what self-instructional training is about. Punitive methods and reliance on external coaching don’t build the same internal control, and psychotherapy not tied to coping skills misses the hands-on, self-managed aspect of this approach.