Tracy Passes by a Popular Donut Store on Her Way

question 75

Multiple Choice

Tracy passes by a popular donut store on her way to work every day and is gripped with a revulsion as she says, out loud, "Donuts are SO bad!" This kind of black-or-white thinking is a thought pattern at the level of the person that often occurs in those with eating disorders, and it is called ________.

• A) selective abstraction
• B) dichotomous thinking
• C) catastrophizing
• D) minimizing

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Definitions:

Solitary Play

A type of play where a child plays alone, focused on their activities without significant interaction with others.

Parent-Child Conversations

Dialogues between a parent and child, crucial for the child's language development, social skills, and understanding of the world.

Autobiographical Memories

Memories of one’s own life experiences, typically involving detailed recollections of specific events, times, places, and emotions.

Memory Strategies

Techniques used to enhance recall and retention of information, such as mnemonics, rehearsal, and visualization.