Charles Was Rejected by His Long-Time Girlfriend

question 434

Multiple Choice

Charles was rejected by his long-time girlfriend. He has decided that no other woman will love him, that his co-workers and the people who say they are his friends must also dislike him, too. Charles has let his rejection by his girlfriend "color" his perceptions of other areas in his life. Beck referred to this as

• A)all-or-nothing thinking.
• B)overgeneralization.
• C)selective perception.
• D)personification.

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Definitions:

Less Risky Decision

A decision-making approach that prioritizes options with lower potential for negative outcomes or loss.

Mindguards

Individuals within a group who limit access to information to prevent dissent or critical thinking that might challenge the group's consensus.

Protecting

Ensuring safety or defending something from harm, damage, or adverse conditions.

Illusion of Invulnerability

A cognitive bias leading individuals or groups to underestimate risks and overestimate their ability to control outcomes.