Making Assumptions Based on Details Taken Out of Context Is

question 242

Multiple Choice

Making assumptions based on details taken out of context is a cognitive distortion called:

• A)selective abstraction.
• B)personalizing.
• C)dichotomous thinking.
• D)minimizing.

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