Which of the following best demonstrates the cognitive distortion called "disqualifying the positive"?
A. "My wife left me because I am left handed."
B. "I would've won the race if I had worn my blue shirt."
C. "They only awarded me the Nobel Prize because they wanted a winner who was Norwegian this year."
D. "I have a 3.8 GPA, but it's not going to last long."
Answer: C
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