Types 1
This is when we see things in black or white, there is no gray area.
What is All or Nothing Thinking.
This is when we apply simplistic and unfair definitions that are probably wrong or more likely incomplete on ourselves and others.
What is Labeling
He broke up with me last night, now I will never meet anyone!
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking OR What is Overgeneralization
I will never be happy.
What is "I may be unhappy now but that will pass." "I have been happy before and I will be happy again."
Who is Ms. Taylor's celebrity crush?
What is a younger Johnny Depp
This is when we see a single negative event as a part of a never-ending streak of failure. We use words like "always," "never," "everybody".
What is Overgeneralization
This is when we anticipate that things will turn out badly and act as if they already turned out that way.
What is Fortune Telling
She did not say anything about my new haircut. She must think it is ugly!
What is Mind Reading
I should give my friend money because he asked me for it.
What is "I wish I could loan him money but I cannot afford it." "I want to give my friend money because it makes me feel good and I have enough to spare."
This snake lives in the amazon jungle and can grow up to 25 feet.
What is an anaconda
This happens when we blow a negative event out of proportion.
What is Magnification or Catastrophizing
This is when we see ourselves as the cause of negative events that we are not responsible for.
What is Personalization
She is moving to a new apartment because she does not like having me as a neighbor.
What is Personalization
He didn't say Hi to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did.
What is "There are many reasons why he did not say Hi to me. It's probably not personal." "I will check in with him later and make sure everything is ok"
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish?
What is "Feliz Navidad"
This is when we conclude that someone is acting negatively towards us without checking it out or seeking other evidence.
What is Mind Reading
This is when we look at our strengths and trivialize them.
What is Minimization
I know she complimented me on my new outfit but she was just being nice.
What is Disqualifying the Positive OR What is Minimization
I know I am going to have a panic attack when I go the party tomorrow so I should just cancel my plans now.
What is "I can practice my coping skills if I start to feel anxious and I can leave the party if I start to panic. But I should at least give it a try." "I have been to these types of parties before and I have never had a panic attack. I will probably be fine."
What is the last book in the New Testament?
What is Revelation
This is when we pick out one negative detail in a situation and dwell on it exclusively.
What is Mental Filter
This is an extreme example of turning positive events into negative ones.
What is Disqualifying the Positive
Either everything is perfect of a complete disaster.
What is All or Nothing Thinking
I have had a headache for two days. I must have a brain tumor.
What is "Headaches are common and happen occasionally. There is no need to worry." "If my headache doesn't go away in a day I will make an appointment with my Dr. to check it out." "I am under a lot of stress and my body is probably telling me I need to take it easy."
How many days does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
What is 365 days