Identify the cognitive distortion based on the following scenario: Susie sees Alice in the hallway at school and says hello. Alice doesn't reply, or even look up for that matter. Susie believes that she must have done something to cause Alice to be angry with her.

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Personalization is when someone believes they are the cause of an event or situation, even when there is no evidence to support this belief. Susie assumes Alice's lack of response is due to something she did, which is an example of personalization.

Identify the Cognitive Distortion Based on the Following Scenario: Susie