Envisioning the most drastically negative thing that could happen, and how you would handle it, is known as formulating a/an

a. exaggeration therapy
b. negative outlook
c. worst-case scenario
d. escape route

C. worst-case scenario

Explanation:

In many situations people try to predict different types of outcomes for certain events in order to be prepared for whatever happens. When you think of the worst-case scenario, you think worst possible situation that you can be placed in if everything doesn't go as planned. Even though a worst-case scenario situation usually has the lowest probability of happening it helps the person that formulated the idea a way of deciding on something or coping with an event.

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