Luke reviews his annual performance evaluation from his boss. Although there is only one negative comment on the entire evaluation, Luke ignores the positive comments and focuses
Only on the negative comment. His cognitive error is ______.
A) overgeneralization
B) labeling and mislabeling
C) disqualifying the positive
D) mental filter

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Luke's focus solely on the negative comment, ignoring the positive feedback, is an example of a mental filter. This cognitive error involves filtering out positive events and focusing exclusively on negative ones, which can distort one's perception of reality.

Luke Reviews His Annual Performance Evaluation from His Boss