Answer:
Rudyard's thoughts are an example of C. self-talk, which cognitive therapists attempt to change using cognitive restructuring.
Explanation:
Self-talk, just as the name states, is the way an <em>individual talks to him/herself. </em>It's the way one tends to <em>respond to experiences</em> in general, a form of internal critic.
Cognitive therapy focuses on the present; behaviors and experiences taking place at the moment and it mainly focuses on solving issues.
Cognitive restructuring is the process in which an individual <em>changes his/her irrational thoughts</em>, known as cognitive distortions, into <em>rational thoughts</em>.
In this case Rudyard's first response was a form of self-talk and it can be seen that the <em>thought is irrational,</em> thus a cognitive therapist would attempt to change it using cognitive restructuring.
