A nursing instructor is teaching about dichotomous thinking. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
A. "Dichotomous thinking is when an individual views situations as being ‘good or bad' or ‘black or white.'"
B. "Dichotomous thinking is when an individual takes complete responsibility for situations without considering other circumstances."
C. "Dichotomous thinking is when an individual exaggerates the negative significance of an event."
D. "Dichotomous thinking is when an individual undervalues the positive significance of an event."
A
An individual who is using dichotomous thinking views situations in terms of "all or nothing," "good or bad," or "black or white."
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