Which of the Following Is an Example of the Cognitive

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the cognitive distortion of selective abstraction?

• A) Nicholette believes that she will be more likely to win a gamble if she tosses the dice than if someone else does
• B) Manuel believes that it is better to be overly modest than to brag
• C) Ruth is convinced that her professor thinks she is stupid, because she gave a wrong answer in class
• D) Rick who believes that if his girlfriend breaks up with him, there is nothing he will be able to do to make himself feel better

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