If a client said to you, "My roommate told me that she has other friends on campus, so I think that she must completely hate me," what sort of cognitive error would this be considered?

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The client's statement reflects dichotomous thinking, also known as black-and-white thinking. They are jumping to the conclusion that their roommate must completely hate them based on limited information, rather than considering other possibilities or shades of gray in the situation.

If a Client Said to You, "My Roommate Told Me