Maggie suffers from depression. She appears to focus on things that are not going well and often cites how events in her life are proof that she is a failure. For example, she considered a "B" on a recent calculus exam to be a "failure" and feels the grade supports her belief that she will never be successful. Maggie's interpretation and manipulation of events would be described as a(n) _________ by a cognitive therapist.

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Maggie's interpretation of events is distorted and not based on reality, which is a hallmark of cognitive distortions. A cognitive therapist would work with Maggie to identify and challenge these distortions in order to help her develop more accurate and positive self-perceptions.

Maggie Suffers from Depression