Marcel Receives an 87 on the Second Midterm in His

question 53

Multiple Choice

Marcel receives an 87 on the second midterm in his calculus course-the first time he has ever received anything less than an A in any course. Marcel now believes he will never succeed in math courses. Marcel is demonstrating:

• A)overgeneralization.
• B)arbitrary inference.
• C)personalizing.
• D)minimization.

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Definitions:

Repressed

A psychological condition where thoughts, memories, or desires are pushed out of conscious awareness, often due to being considered unacceptable or traumatic.

Remember

The cognitive process of recalling information or experiences from the past.

Circular Fallacy

An argument that commits the logical fallacy of assuming what it is attempting to prove, thus reasoning in a circle.

Negative Way

A pessimistic or adverse approach to thinking, feeling, or responding to situations, often focusing on undesirable outcomes.