__________ practitioners teach clients that negative thoughts such as "I'm worthless" are merely thoughts, not facts, while encouraging them to accept and tolerate the full range of their feelings, and act in keeping with their goals and values.
A. Acceptance and commitment therapy
B. Dialectical and behavioral therapy
C. Avoidance and commitment therapy
D. Dissonance and commitment therapy

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) model teaches the patient or person some mindfulness skills to aid the individuals live and behave in the way which is consistent with personal beliefs while developing psychological flexibility.
Acceptance is not an objective of ACT but a process of encouraging the action which will lead to positive consequences.
ACT is an creative form of behaviour and cognitive therapy that has built upon the powers and shortcomings of traditional cognitive-behavioural therapy.
ACT has been used productively in the treatment of workplace stress,social anxiety disorder,depression,obsessive compulsive disorder & psychosis.It is also used in the treatment of medical conditions such as chronic pain, substance abuse & diabetes.