Identify the category of distorted automatic thought that appears best suited to the following self-statement: "I'll fail the class, get thrown out of school, and won't be able to get a job. I'll be homeless."
A) Blaming
B) Judgment focused
C) Discounting positives
D) Catastrophizing

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This self-statement is an example of catastrophizing, where the individual is assuming the worst possible outcome from a situation, escalating from failing a class to homelessness.

Identify the Category of Distorted Automatic Thought That Appears Best