Thinking Distortions
Criminal Thinking Patterns
Addictive Thinking Patterns
Terms
Examples of Tactics
100
-All or Nothing Thinking

-Black or White- No middle ground

What is Extreme Thinking
100
-You think you are better than others

-Focus on the good & ignore the bad

What is Good Person Stance
100
Think the world is out to get you and you are a victim of bad luck.
What is Self-Pity Stance
100
Used by addicts and alcoholics to keep themselves unaware of the harmful consequences of their use
What is Denial
100
-Appearing lost or confused

-Not understanding what they are talking about

What is Playing Dumb
200
-Something happened once or twice, it must always be true

-Making a judgement on based on one incident

What is Overgeneralization
200
-Do not think into the future.

-Believe instant gratification.

-Right here, right now. 

What is Lack of Time Perspective
200
-See yourself as different and special from others

- Also think you are always right and have difficulty admitting mistakes

What is Unique Person Stance
200
-Generalized "rules" that are true throughout out thinking & applied to almost all situations

- Things we live by & support our thinking 

What are Core Beliefs
200
distorting the truth by fudging details, being intentionally uncertain of details. Answering questions with wishy-washy generalities.
What is Being Deliberately Vague
300
-You treat feelings as facts

-We react off our feelings not what we think

What is Emotional Reasoning
300
-Focusing on what is exciting, not caring about what is responsible. 

-Avoid taking time to think about consequences.

-Live in the present.

What is Seek Excitement First
300
Boundary issues. One way property rights. "What's mine is mine and what's yours is mine."
What is Ownership Stance
300
-Used for you to practice your thinking & feelings, core beliefs & behavior so we can change them
What is a Thinking Report
300
-Spreading Rumors

-Changing your story

-Getting pleasure from power & control

What is Creating Chaos
400
-You focus on the specifics of an event but do not get the message behind the situation.

- Viewed as isolated events

What is Concrete Thinking
400
-Very fearful but doesn't want anyone to know. 

-4 parts to this Pattern: Fear of vulnerability, lack of trust, criminal pride & zero state

What is Fear of Exposure
400
-Lie, cheat, steal, tell half-truths to get what you want or to remain in control
What is Use of Deceit to Control
400
-Your thoughts focus on whether or not you feel good or not

-Self-centered

What is Self-Obsession
400
- Divide & Conquer

-Pinning one person against another

What is Splitting Staff
500
You only pay attention to the situation outside of you vs. you can see everyone's part in a situation.
What is Actor vs. Observer
500
-Selfishness, manipulating others into getting what you want. 

-In your face verbal or physical threats.

What is Use of Power to Control
500
-Feels entitled to material things without earning it

-Unwillingness to tolerate frustration

- things will work out & problems will go away

What is Selective Effort
500
The body's increasing resistance to the effects of a drug that results from frequent use over time.
What is Tolerance
500
-Starting conflicts over minor issues.

-Pointing out something small & dwelling on it. 

What is Magnifying
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