Mark is distressed because he received a "C" in his English class. Although he has "A's" in all of his other subjects, Mark continues to focus on his one average grade and he is making
Himself miserable. According to Beck, Mark's emotional distress is due to ______.

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Selective abstraction refers to focusing on a single negative detail or event, often out of context, while ignoring more positive aspects. In this case, Mark is fixating on his one average grade while disregarding his otherwise excellent academic performance.

Mark Is Distressed Because He Received a "C" in His