Jimmy, aged 13, spilled a drop of ketchup on his shirt at lunch. All during the afternoon, he was absolutely sure that everyone was staring at the spot and smirking. Jimmy’s thinking could be described as ________.
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" This is a type of negative thinking pattern where someone perceives a situation in a way that is not based on reality. In this case, Jimmy is convinced that everyone is staring at the ketchup spot on his shirt and smirking, even though it may not be true. Show more…
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