Matt Wants to Join a Fraternity, but He Thinks That

question 58

Multiple Choice

Matt wants to join a fraternity, but he thinks that no one will like him. He believes that if he joins a fraternity, he won't make any friends. Matt 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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