Define the Common Thought Distortion Known as Overgeneralization, and Offer

question 20

Essay

Define the common thought distortion known as overgeneralization, and offer a fictional example that a client might bring to a clinical psychologist.

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Definitions:

Gravity

The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body (such as Earth) on objects that are on or near its surface, drawing them toward the center of the body.

Mandibles

The lower jaws or jawbones of vertebrates, or the pair of mouthparts in arthropods used for biting and grinding food.

Gills

Respiratory organs found in many aquatic organisms, allowing for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with water.

Statocysts

Statocysts are sensory organs found in some animals, used for detecting gravity and orientation.