Thinking in absolute terms, such as assuming that one is a failure for getting any grade less than an "A," is an example of what Beck called:
A)rational-emotive thinking
B)irrational thinking
C)dichotomous thinking
D)arbitrary inference

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Dichotomous thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking, involves viewing situations in all-or-nothing terms, with no middle ground or room for nuance. This type of thinking can lead to rigid and unrealistic expectations, as well as negative self-evaluations.

Thinking in Absolute Terms, Such as Assuming That One Is