While talking with a client with an eating disorder, the client states, "I've gained 2 pounds, so I'll be up by 100 pounds soon." The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Magnification
B) Selective abstraction
C) Overgeneralization
D) Dichotomous thinking
Ans: D
The client's statement reflects dichotomous, or all-or-none, thinking. Magnification reflects overemphasizing, such as, "I binged last night, so I can't go out with anyone tonight." Selective abstraction reflects a narrow focus, such as, "I can only be happy 10 pounds lighter." Overgeneralization reflects taking an idea and expanding it, such as, "I didn't eat anything yesterday, and I did okay, so not eating for a week won't hurt me."
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