Luc failed a 10-point pop quiz in his chemistry class.Although there are 500 points possible in the course,he says,"I'm NOT going to pass this course because of this." This is an example of what Beck would call

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Magnification refers to the tendency to magnify or exaggerate the importance or meaning of events, situations, or behaviors. Luc's statement suggests that he is magnifying the significance of this one pop quiz and assuming that it will determine his overall performance in the course.

Luc Failed a 10-Point Pop Quiz in His Chemistry Class