Phyllis ate a salad for lunch.But,she didn't take off the croutons.She now feels like she "cheated" at lunch and her whole diet is blown.This is an example of which of the following?
A) excessive compliance
B) obsessive thinking
C) dichotomous thinking
D) perfectionism

Question

Phyllis ate a salad for lunch.But,she didn't take off the croutons.She now feels like she "cheated" at lunch and her whole diet is blown.This is an example of which of the following?
A) excessive compliance
B) obsessive thinking
C) dichotomous thinking
D) perfectionism

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "her whole diet is blown" implies that she is employing a type of dichotomous thinking where things are either all good or all bad, which can be unrealistic and ultimately harmful to one's mental health.

Phyllis Ate a Salad for Lunch