Which of the following thought distortion statements involves jumping to conclusions?
a. "Everyone thinks I am going to fail NCLEX, so why should I study"
b. "I made a mistake. I'm not good enough to be a nurse"
c. "Either you like my proposal and we will follow it or we won't"
d. "If I don't get this promotion, I'll be stuck at this job forever"
A
Research on thinking processes has shown that some people perceive information and think about the world around them. Recognizing distorted thinking allows one to turn to more positive thoughts. "Everyone thinks I am going to fail NCLEX, so why study" is an example of jumping to conclusions. "I made a mistake. I'm not good enough to be a nurse" is an example of dwelling on negatives. "Either you will like my proposal and we will follow it or we won't" is an example of all-or-nothing thinking. "If I don't get this promotion, I will be at this job forever" is an example of pessimistic thinking.
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