Question

elect all that apply
Rhonda is having a difficult conversation with a colleague. Which of the following statements
indicate that Rhonda may be oversimplifying the conversation?
1. "You never follow the guidelines."
2. "I think you are right that sometimes it would be better to slow down."
3. "This always happens when I ask your team to do anything quickly."
4. "Either you adhere to protocol or there will be consequences."

Answer 1

1, 3, and 4.

Reasons:
- 1 ("You never…") and 3 ("This always…") use absolute terms (never/always) — overgeneralization.
- 4 sets a false binary ("either…or…") — all-or-nothing thinking.
- 2 shows nuance and acknowledgment of complexity, so it is not oversimplifying.