Mandy believes that there is nothing she can do to change how she feels. She is depressed. Mandy is suffering from which fallacy?
A) perfection
B) overgeneralization
C) helplessness
D) taking responsibility for others
E) Fear of catastrophic expectations

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Mandy's belief that there is nothing she can do to change how she feels is an example of the fallacy of helplessness. This fallacy involves feeling powerless to change one's situation or emotions.

Mandy Believes That There Is Nothing She Can Do to Change