Catastrophic thinking is the tendency to minimize events or situations that could become serious or dangerous. select the best answer from the choices provided
a. true
b. false

False.

this type of thinking actually do the opposite.

b. False

Catastrophic thinking is a tendency to exaggerate outcomes. When someone has a catastrophic tendency he has irrational insights of the circumstances around him and is easily overwhelmed. When a situation is given and some action is needed anxiety and stress arise from the perception of a disaster or a tragedy that would very unlikely occur.

To mental health professionals, the train of thoughts arising is seen as highly improbable and irrational.

Some irrational thoughts associated with catastrophic thinking can be exemplified:

Taking a flight will end up in a plane crash

Waking up with pain in some part of the body and believing it will end up in severe sickness.

These examples of catastrophic thinking are present more than one could expect in modern life. Being aware of this state of mind helps us work in ourselves to find peace of mind. When the mind is at ease the decisions we take and our reactions help us to better afront everyday challenges.

world war i had a devastating effect on german-americans and their cultural heritage. up until that point   german-americans, as a group, had been spared much of the discrimination, abuse, rejection, collective mistrust experienced by so many different racial and ethnic groups in the history of the united states. indeed, over the years, they had been viewed as a well integrated and esteemed part of american society. all of this change with the outbreak of war.  

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