Which of the Following Statements Would Be an Example of Beck's

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be an example of Beck's concept of catastrophizing?

• A)"If I fail this exam I'm probably never going to graduate from college."
• B)"It doesn't matter if most people like me. If even one dislikes me there must be something wrong with me."
• C)"If you are not totally on my side then you must be my enemy."
• D)"You were laughing when I walked in. You must be laughing at me!"

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

A neurologist from Austria and the originator of psychoanalysis, which is a therapeutic technique for addressing mental disorders via conversations between a psychoanalyst and their patient.

Observable Behaviour

Any action or reaction of a person or animal that can be directly observed and measured, excluding internal states or thoughts.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations, allowing individuals to be cognizant of their environment and themselves.

Wundt

Refers to Wilhelm Wundt, often considered the father of experimental psychology, who established the first psychology laboratory.