Predicting that things will turn out badly is a thought distortion or thinking error called:
a. overgeneralization
b. all-or-nothing thinking
c. dwelling on negatives
d. pessimism
D
Pessimism is a thought distortion or thinking error where an individual predicts that things will turn out badly. Individuals who are pessimistic may in fact always dwell on the negative. These individuals may also overgeneralize.
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