Because he performed below the class average on his first college psychology test,Aaron concluded that he was incredibly stupid,that he would fail the course,and that he would never be successful in life.Aaron's conclusions best illustrate

A) a token economy.
B) systematic desensitization.
C) catastrophizing.
D) transference.

Catastrophizing

An irrational thought process where one assumes the worst possible outcomes of a situation, often leading to increased anxiety and stress.

Class Average

The mean score, grade, or performance derived from the totality of students within a particular classroom or educational setting.

College Psychology

A field of study in higher education focused on understanding human behavior and mental processes.