When Andre Did Not Receive the Highest Grade in the Class

question 39

Multiple Choice

When Andre did not receive the highest grade in the class (he actually earned a B+) , he immediately thought of himself as a failure and as the worst student. Andre was committing which of the following cognitive errors?  

• A)dichotomous thinking  
• B)selective abstraction  
• C)overgeneralization  
• D)personalization

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Definitions:

Future Behavior

Predicted actions or conduct of an individual or group based on current or past behavior patterns, often used in psychological assessments.

Events

Occurrences or happenings, especially those of significance, that can be observed or participated in.

Accurately Describe

To represent or convey something in a manner that is precise, correct, and free from error or distortion.

Group Assessment

The process of evaluating the abilities, performances, or needs of a group of individuals rather than individuals separately.