If a Person Tends to Exaggerate the Extent of a Loss

question 42

Multiple Choice

If a person tends to exaggerate the extent of a loss that heightens their emotional reaction, this is called

• A)catastrophizing.
• B)compounding.
• C)delusional thinking.
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

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