Percy wants to throw a party, but thinks that no one will come to the party. He thinks if he throws a party it will be a disaster. Percy 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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Percy's belief that the party will be a disaster if he throws one is an example of "Fear of catastrophic expectations" fallacy, where he anticipates the worst possible outcome without evidence to support such a drastic conclusion.

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