A Nursing Instructor Is Teaching About Dichotomous Thinking

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Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor is teaching about dichotomous thinking.Which student statement indicates learning has occurred?

• A)"Dichotomous thinking is when an individual views a situation as being good or bad or black or white."
• B)"Dichotomous thinking is when an individual takes complete responsibility for situations without considering other circumstances."
• C)"Dichotomous thinking is when an individual exaggerates the negative significance of an event."
• D)"Dichotomous thinking is when an individual undervalues the positive significance of an event."

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