Term ID: T4025

Overgeneralization

/overgeneralization/
The cognitive error of drawing broad conclusions from limited evidence or applying specific experiences too widely.
Example: Concluding "all dogs are dangerous" after one negative encounter or believing "I'm terrible at everything" after failing one test.

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Reference: Beck (1976)