This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Basics of Psychiatry, Subject name: Psychiatry
A young adult concludes that he is never going to be in a relationship after his experience of twice being rejected for a date. This is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Personalization, B. All or none thinking, C. Over generalization, D. Selective abstraction
C: Over generalization
Answer: C: Over generalization 
Explanation: The example in the question is of overgeneralization. In this cognitive error, the individual makes conclusions based on very little data or experience. Alternative possibilities are not considered.