If an individual only thinks in black and white (either total perfection or total failure),they are engaging in:
A)overgeneralization
B)mental filter
C)extreme thinking
D)emotional reasoning

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Extreme thinking, also known as all-or-nothing thinking or dichotomous thinking, is the tendency to view situations in terms of black and white categories with no middle ground or shades of gray. This type of thinking can lead to feelings of frustration, disappointment, and self-blame, as well as an inability to effectively problem-solve and handle ambiguity.

If an Individual Only Thinks in Black and White (Either