A Number of Systematic Errors in Reasoning May Lead to Faulty

question 10

Multiple Choice

A number of systematic errors in reasoning may lead to faulty assumptions and misconceptions, which are termed

• A) cognitive distortions.
• B) cognitive therapy.
• C) rational emotive behavior therapy.
• D) cognitive fallacies.

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