Arbitrary inference

In clinical psychology, arbitrary inference is a type of cognitive bias in which a person quickly draws a conclusion without the requisite evidence.^[1] It commonly appears in Aaron Beck's work in cognitive therapy.

See also

• Aaron T. Beck
• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive bias
• Cognitive therapy
• Jumping to conclusions

References

1. ↑ Sundberg, Norman (2001). Clinical Psychology: Evolving Theory, Practice, and Research. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-087119-2.