Riley routinely blows every little setback out of proportion. For example, when she forgot to turn in her algebra homework she was convinced that she would fail the class. Riley is at risk for developing
A) depression.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) schizophrenia.
D) social phobia.

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Riley's tendency to blow things out of proportion and her fear of failing suggest that she may have a negative thought pattern, which could be a precursor to depression.

Riley Routinely Blows Every Little Setback Out of Proportion