Kimberly has a test today, which she is nervous about. She begins worrying that if she fails the test, she may fail the class, get put on academic probation, and maybe even have to drop out of the program, which will mean financial ruin for her. Which of the following cognitive distortions is Kimberly likely suffering from?

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Kimberly is engaging in catastrophizing, which involves imagining the worst possible outcome of an event and then treating those outcomes as if they were inevitable. This leads to excessive worry about an exaggeratedly bleak future based on the current situation.

Kimberly Has a Test Today, Which She Is Nervous About