Dividing Events into a Dichotomy of Either All Bad or All

question 19

Multiple Choice

Dividing events into a dichotomy of either all bad or all good is an example of which cognitive distortion found in depressed people?

• A) arbitrary inference
• B) all-or-none thinking
• C) selective abstraction
• D) negative bias
• E) overgeneralization

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Acts that are intended to cause harm or pain, which may be physical or verbal in nature.

Affective Aggression

Aggression resulting from aversive affect (negative emotion that people seek to reduce or eliminate). More common among persons who believe that acting aggressively will make them feel better.

Shouts

Vocal expressions that are loud and often convey strong emotion or are used to attract attention.

Angry

An emotional state characterized by feelings of displeasure, irritation, or hostility.