Hudson Was Pretty Depressed Because, After Receiving Some World News

question 44

Multiple Choice

Hudson was pretty depressed because, after receiving some world news updates on his cell phone, he believed that the world was a violent place. His friends were surprised by his mood because Hudson worked with wonderful people at his place of worship. According to Beck, what type of cognitive error is this?

• A)magnification
• B)overgeneralization
• C)selective perception
• D)absolutist thinking

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Definitions:

Snowball Sampling

A non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances, thus the sample group appears to grow like a rolling snowball.

Random Assignment

Participants are equally likely to experience the experimental or control condition.

Convenience Sampling

a non-probabilistic sampling technique where subjects are selected because of their convenient accessibility and proximity to the researcher.

Shared Environment

The aspects of an environment that individuals living together share, which can influence their development.