Thinking Distortions
Believing that people are property
What is the ownership stance?
What is control by deceit?
Intimidates
What is uses power to Control?
Since I am special, I deserve special treatment
What is view of self?
Act impulsively, on the spur of the moment, to satisfy your need for instant gratification
What is Lack-of Time Perspective?
Denial
What is the main feature of addictive thinking?
What is being irresponsible?
Feeling of entitlement
What is self-Centered?
Everyone is out for themselves
What is view of others?
Nothing ever works out
What is extreme thinking?
I love my Mom and will do whatever to protect her, but just last week I stole money out of her purse.
What is the good-person stance?
Instant Gratification
What is pleasure focused?
Refuses to take care of obligations
What is being irresponsible?
What is view of the world?
Something happened once or twice, therefore it will always happen
What is overgeneralization?
Addict Pride
What is fear of exposure?
Need to always be right
What is rigid thinking?
Craves thrills
What is seeking excitement first?
Family is Important
What is view of the family?
Believe that the reactions and actions of other people are directed specifically at you
What is Personalization?
I will try anything once
What is seeking excitement first?
It is all about me
What is self-obsessed?
All or Nothing
What is Concrete thinking?
Supports your thinking
What are core beliefs?
Focus only on something one negative thing a person said and forget the positive things they said
What is selective Focus?