The Cognitive Distortion That Involves Portraying One's Identity on the Basis

question 64

Multiple Choice

The cognitive distortion that involves portraying one's identity on the basis of imperfections and mistakes made in the past and allowing them to define one's true identity is:

• A) labelling and mislabelling.
• B) overgeneralisation.
• C) arbitrary inferences.
• D) personalisation.

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Definitions:

Casual Observation

An informal or unstructured method of noticing and recording events or behaviors without systematic analysis.

Unscientific Thinking

Processes of thought that do not adhere to the established or accepted frameworks and methodologies of the scientific community, often lacking empirical evidence.

Groundless Thinking

The process of making conclusions or decisions based on no evidence or rational basis.

Selective Observation

The process of focusing attention on certain aspects of the environment while ignoring others, often influenced by existing beliefs and biases.