The process of pulling isolated negative details from an event and ignoring all the positive details from the same event, is known as ______.
A) catastrophizing
B) musterbation
C) selective abstraction
D) personalization

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Selective abstraction refers to the cognitive distortion of focusing only on the negative aspects of a situation while ignoring the positive aspects. Catastrophizing is an exaggeration of the negative consequences of an event. Musterbation is the irrational belief that one must always perform at a certain level or meet specific expectations. Personalization refers to the tendency to relate external events to oneself even when there is no basis for such a connection.

The Process of Pulling Isolated Negative Details from an Event