Definitions
Guessing someone else's thoughts.
Mind Reading
Casey frequently sacrifices personal time for others and becomes resentful when others do not notice or acknowledge the sacrifices.
Heaven’s Reward Fallacy
Every tiny problem becomes an active volcano.
Catastrophizing
“They probably think I’m weird, and they won’t invite me next time.”
Mind Reading + Fortune Telling
What's the difference between saying "I'm going to embarrass myself during the presentation" and "If I embarrass myself, everyone will think I'm incompetent forever"?
The first is fortune telling (predicting a negative future). The second includes catastrophizing (imagining extreme consequences).
Believing things are always one way or the other.
All-or-Nothing Thinking
After becoming frustrated during an argument, Riley thinks, "I’m a bad friend."
Labeling
Building a fence around a problem that hasn't arrived yet.
Fortune-Telling
“I got nervous during my presentation. I am horrible at public speaking.”
Labeling + Overgeneralization
The belief that consistent self-sacrifice will inevitably result in proportional rewards or favorable outcomes
Heaven's Reward Fallacy
Eating one cookie while on a diet and thinking, “My whole diet is ruined.”
All-or-Nothing Thinking
Watering a plant for one day and expecting a forest tomorrow.
Heaven’s Reward Fallacy
“I’ll probably fail again because I’m just not someone who can succeed.”
Fortune Telling + Labeling
GOLDEN QUESTION (double the points by answering the golden question correctly)
Taking one experience and believing it will happen the same way every time.
Overgeneralization
Tom did all the work in his group. So he believes he'll definitely get all the credit.
Heaven's Reward Fallacy
Like carrying a backpack filled with problems that belong to other people.
Personalization
“I made a mistake during an important project, which proves I’m incompetent. Everyone will notice, and this could destroy my future opportunities.”
Labeling + Catastrophizing
Blaming yourself for things that are outside your control or assuming that other people's actions or emotions are because of you.
Personalization
Larry believing every awkward social interaction is somehow connected to him.
Personalization
Claiming to know what's inside a wrapped gift just by looking at the box.
Mind Reading
“My friend has been distant lately, which means I must have done something wrong. People always end up losing interest in me because I’m not someone they want around.”
Overgeneralization + Personalization