Dana Made an a on a Test, Was Asked on a Date

question 543

Multiple Choice

Dana made an A on a test, was asked on a date by a guy in class, and was complimented by several people on her class presentation, but then she lost her psychology notes and searched the library and the cafeteria before she remembered that she left them at home. When her mother asked how her day went, Dana wailed that it was just awful and related only the part of her day when her psychology notes were lost. According to Aaron Beck, Dana exhibited

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

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Definitions:

Good Coping Strategies

Positive methods or techniques used by individuals to manage stress, adversity, or emotional difficulties.

Sole Custody

A legal arrangement where only one parent has the right to make major decisions about the child's welfare, education, and health.

Negative Self-image

A poor or reduced perception one holds of oneself, often characterized by lack of confidence and low self-esteem.

Single-parent Families

Households led by one adult who takes on the responsibility of raising children without the support of a partner.