Percy Wants to Throw a Party, but Thinks That No

question 60

Multiple Choice

Percy wants to throw a party, but thinks that no one will come to the party. He thinks if he throws a party it will be a disaster. Percy is suffering from which fallacy?

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

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Definitions:

Needs-hierarchy Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a hierarchical structure, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Maslow

Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist who developed the hierarchy of needs theory, emphasizing the importance of self-actualization.

Personal Potential

The capacity for an individual to develop and achieve personal growth and improvement over time.