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:

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder marked by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

A cognitive-behavioral treatment developed for individuals with self-harm behaviors, focusing on teaching problem-solving skills, acceptance, and emotional regulation.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning, often resulting in impulsive actions and unstable relationships.