Kimberly has a test today, which she is nervous about. She begins worrying that if she fails the test, she may fail the class, get put on academic probation, and maybe even have to drop out of the program, which will mean financial ruin for her. Which of the following cognitive distortions is Kimberly likely suffering from?
A. Helpless thinking
B. Personalizing
C. Catastrophizing
D. Filtering
Answer: C
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a. neural connection. b. dendrite branch. c. synaptic center. d. cerebral cortex.
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a. Write an analogous report first. b. Work backward at this task. c. Break the task up into its component parts. d. Write a shorter version of the report first.