Mandy Believes That There Is Nothing She Can Do to Change

question 28

Multiple Choice

Mandy believes that there is nothing she can do to change how she feels. She is depressed. Mandy is suffering from which fallacy?

• A) perfection
• B) overgeneralization
• C) helplessness
• D) taking responsibility for others
• E) Fear of catastrophic expectations

---

Definitions:

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a research experiment to ensure that any changes in the outcome can be attributed to the experimental variable.

Sample

A subset of individuals or items selected from a larger population, used in research and analysis to draw conclusions or make inferences about that population.

Population

The total number of individuals or organisms of a particular species living in a specific area or environment.

Research Participants' Rights

The ethical rights to which participants in research are entitled, including informed consent, privacy, and protection from harm.