According to Aaron T. Beck, what is a classic example of making a conclusion without sufficient evidence?

The correct choice is arbitrary inference, which refers to the cognitive distortion where an individual makes conclusions based on insufficient evidence or without considering evidence that contradicts their beliefs. This type of thinking can lead to negative assumptions and misunderstandings about situations or oneself.

For instance, a person may assume they are disliked by others simply because they did not receive a greeting, ignoring any past positive interactions. This distortion highlights how judgments can be drawn hastily and without comprehensive analysis, leading to skewed perceptions and potential emotional distress.

In contrast, selective abstraction involves focusing on a single negative detail while disregarding other, more positive aspects, which can also contribute to negative thinking but is not specifically about drawing conclusions without adequate evidence. Cognitive restructuring is a therapeutic approach aimed at changing negative thought patterns, and thought suppression is the conscious effort to avoid thinking about certain thoughts, rather than making conclusions based on insufficient evidence.