A Nursing Student States,"The Instructor Gave Me a Failing Grade

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nursing student states,"The instructor gave me a failing grade on my research paper.I know it's because the instructor doesn't like me." Which cognitive error does the nurse recognize in this student's statement?

• A)Dichotomous thinking
• B)Catastrophic thinking
• C)Magnification
• D)Overgeneralization

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Definitions:

Deliberative Bodies

Organizations or groups that engage in thorough discussion and consideration of issues before making decisions.

Consensus

A general agreement among all members of a group or community, often reached through negotiation and discussion.

Compromise

A solution to a dispute that involves concessions from all parties involved.

Participatory Action Research

A research approach that involves stakeholders or community members in the research process, aiming to generate knowledge and action for social change.