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:

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional responses from their original source to another target.

Compensation

All forms of financial returns and tangible benefits that employees receive as part of an employment relationship.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces their true feelings with the opposite.

Work Engagement

A positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption.