Viewing problems and solutions in rigid either/or terms is called:

A) didactic perspectives.
B) irrational thinking.
C) hopelessness.
D) dichotomous thinking.

Dichotomous Thinking

A cognitive distortion that simplifies the complexity of the world into either/or categories, ignoring the nuances and middle ground.

Didactic Perspectives

Educational approaches focused on teaching specific skills, knowledge, or morality, often through direct instruction.

Rigid Either/Or

A cognitive distortion where situations are viewed in a binary manner, without acknowledging a spectrum of possibilities or nuances.