Tyrone wakes up one morning feeling guilty. He's not sure why he feels guilty but he tells himself "I must have done something wrong or I wouldn't feel so guilty!" He then begins to
Think of all the things he's done recently for which he ought to feel guilty. His cognitive error
Is ______.

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Tyrone's cognitive error involves "should" statements, in which he believes that he should feel guilty, regardless of whether or not he actually did something wrong. This is a common cognitive distortion in which individuals place unrealistic expectations and demands on themselves.

Tyrone Wakes Up One Morning Feeling Guilty