= Dichotomous thinking
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Dichotomous thinking, often referred to as "black-and-white thinking," is a cognitive bias that involves seeing situations, concepts, or people in extreme, either/or terms. This type of thinking does not allow for middle ground or nuances; it simplifies complex issues into binary categories. For example, an individual may categorize people as either entirely good or entirely bad, without recognizing the shades of gray in between.
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