Thought Biases
Interpreting situations, people or interactions as one of two extremes, e.g. either good or bad, all or nothing, true or false, with nothing in- between.
What is Black and white thinking
what is true
"Thanks but anyone would have done the same."
what is discounting
Being critical of situations, people, interactions or self.
What is judgment
true or false: you learned something today
what is true... i hope so
Expecting negative consequences out of proportion to the circumstances
What is catastrophizing
True or False: Negative automatic thoughts do not arise from beliefs and assumptions we hold that help us to make sense of the world.
What is False
"The guy who cut me off at the traffic lights is a bad person."
what is black and white thinking
"I should have done things differently. They shouldn't have acted like that."
what is judgement
give an example of a time you have used one of these thought biases.
Critical views that are over- generalized or all-encompassing.
what is exaggerating
True or False: These thoughts are based on core beliefs deep inside us that are commonly formed through early childhood experiences.
What is true
You never do dishes. You always come home late. You are never considerate of my feelings
What is exaggerating
Dismissing information from the situation, other people or interactions that do not align with an existing belief or view.
what is filtering
what is your favorite animal
any answer is correct
Making assumptions about other people's intentions and thoughts
what is mind reading
True or False: Core beliefs guide our perception.
What is true
"If I don't get that promotion, I will lose my job, my house, my family, and be homeless and alone."
What is catastophizing
true or false: thought biases fall under DBT
what is false, CBT
any answer is correct
Dismissing positive situations, experiences and interactions as incorrect, unimportant or meaningless
what is discounting
True or False: Negative automatic thoughts come rapidly and involuntarily when we are experiencing distress.
Whats is True
"My colleague hasn't responded to my email. He just doesn't like me. He sabotages everything I try to do."
What is mind reading
What are automatic thoughts?
automatic thoughts are the kind of negative self-talk that appears immediately, without us even being aware of forming a thought, in response to a certain stimulus. They're often irrational and negative for our mental well-being.
Give another example of a thought bias that you have used.
answer may vary