The Cognitive Thought Distortion Defined as Expecting the Worst in the Future

question 6

Multiple Choice

The cognitive thought distortion defined as expecting the worst in the future when it is actually unlikely to occur is ______.

• A) all-or-nothing thinking
• B) catastrophizing
• C) personalization
• D) overgeneralization

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