Renatta, who has been diagnosed with depression, has a bleak view of life and believes she will always be inadequate in comparison to others. Renatta's thoughts most likely represent ____.

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Renatta's belief that she will always be inadequate compared to others is a classic example of a cognitive distortion, specifically the distortion of negative filtering or selectively focusing on the negative aspects of oneself or one's life. Cognitive distortions are common in individuals with depression and can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and low self-esteem. Obsessions and dissociations are not applicable to Renatta's situation, and while ruminations (repetitive, intrusive thoughts) may be present, they are not the best descriptor of her overall thought pattern.

Renatta, Who Has Been Diagnosed with Depression, Has a Bleak