When arguing with his wife, Jacob focuses exclusively on any flaws she points out. He glosses over positive statements she makes, such as "You're a good husband," and instead focuses on her critical comments, such as "You don't clean around the house often enough." In this case, Jacob is using __________.
A. selective abstraction
B. overgeneralization
C. magnification
D. absolutist thinking
Answer: A
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