When José did not get a job for which he applied, he was sure that everything was going wrong, that his life was completely off track. This thought is an example of:
A) depression.
B) selective perception.
C) overgeneralization.
D) unconditional negative regard.

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José's thought that everything was going wrong and his life was off track is an example of overgeneralization - drawing broad negative conclusions based on a single negative event. It is a cognitive distortion commonly associated with depression, but it does not necessarily indicate depression. Selective perception involves focusing only on certain aspects of an experience, and unconditional negative regard refers to consistently negative attitudes towards oneself or others.

When José Did Not Get a Job for Which He