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

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