Ioana believes she has the ugliest face in the world because of a small mole on her nose.According to Beck, Ioana's frequent depression is related to the maladaptive thought pattern called ________.

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Magnification is a cognitive distortion where an individual exaggerates the importance or significance of things, such as a small mole, leading to disproportionate emotional distress. Beck's cognitive theory suggests that such maladaptive thought patterns can contribute to depression.

Ioana Believes She Has the Ugliest Face in the World