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:

Cultural Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups.

Wellness

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Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that describes five stages through which individuals progress to alter a behavior permanently.

"Stages of Change" Model

A psychological model that outlines the steps individuals typically go through when changing behavior, ranging from precontemplation to maintenance.