Which of the Following Types of Distorted Thinking Is Defined

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of distorted thinking is defined as a person who dwells on the negatives and ignores the positive?

• A)overgeneralization
• B)discounting the positive
• C)mental filter
• D)labeling

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Definitions:

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