Category: A

  • All-or-Nothing Thinking

    A thought pattern (classified as a cognitive distortion) in which situations, people, worldviews, or experiences are viewed in extremes, with little room for anything in between. Also known as black-and-white or polarized thinking, it involves interpreting things as one way or the other, often overlooking nuance, exceptions, or mixed outcomes. While all-or-nothing thinking is treating…