Thinking that even small negative events are major problems is known as __________.

A) catastrophizing
B) belittling
C) ballooning
D) imploding

Question

Thinking that even small negative events are major problems is known as __________.A)  catastrophizingB)  belittlingC)  ballooningD)  imploding

Thaddaeus Haney · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Catastrophizing is the tendency to view small or insignificant events as major problems or catastrophes. Belittling is the opposite, where one dismisses or diminishes the significance of a problem. Ballooning and imploding are not related to the concept of thinking small events are major problems.

Thinking that even small negative events are major problems is known as __________.

A) catastrophizing
B) belittling
C) ballooning
D) imploding

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions