Suppose a client has this automatic thought about his therapist: "This is the best therapist I've ever known. He's incredible. He's so insightful." What type of cognitive distortion would Beck most likely consider this to be?

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This thought pattern is an example of dichotomous or polarized thinking, where the client views the therapist in an all-or-nothing manner, either as perfect or potentially the opposite, without recognizing the nuances or middle ground in the therapist's abilities or characteristics.

Suppose a Client Has This Automatic Thought About His Therapist