túláltalánosítás
Túláltalánosítás, also known as overgeneralization, is a cognitive distortion or thinking error. It occurs when a single negative event is interpreted as a never-ending pattern of defeat. This means that because something bad happened once, the person believes it will always happen or that it is characteristic of all similar situations. For example, if someone has a bad date, they might túláltalánosítás and conclude that they will never find a partner or that all potential partners will be unsuitable.
This type of thinking is common in many psychological conditions, particularly depression and anxiety. It fuels
While it can be a symptom of psychological distress, mild forms of túláltalánosítás can also be a