____ Is Characterized by Progressive Degeneration of the Nervous System

question 39

Multiple Choice

____ is characterized by progressive degeneration of the nervous system.

• A)Huntington's disease
• B)Down syndrome
• C)Phenylketonuria
• D)Sickle-cell disease

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Definitions:

Overgeneralizing

A mental bias characterized by making extensive, general assumptions from one occurrence or bit of data.

Dichotomous Thinking

A cognitive distortion involving seeing things in black and white, or all-or-nothing terms, lacking shades of gray.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion where a person draws broad, generalized conclusions from a single or few incidents, often leading to negative thinking and outcomes.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs that cause emotional distress.