DeMario's Wife,Marta,asks Him If He Wants Some Help Cutting the Grass

question 124

Multiple Choice

DeMario's wife,Marta,asks him if he wants some help cutting the grass and weeding the garden.He declines the offer and feels "blue" for the rest of the day because he keeps thinking,"Marta thinks I am getting older and losing my physical abilities." What type of cognitive distortion is involved here?

• A)minimization
• B)overgeneralization
• C)selective abstraction
• D)arbitrary inference

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Definitions:

Inguinal Surgery

Surgical procedure aimed at correcting issues related to the inguinal region of the body, commonly involving hernia repair.

General Anesthesia

A medically induced, reversible state of unconsciousness, achieved with medications to allow patients to undergo surgery without pain or distress.

American Society of Anesthesiologists

A professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice and study of anesthesiology.

Postoperative Analgesia

Pain relief measures and medication provided after surgery to alleviate discomfort.