Practical Scenarios
You think, "I didn't get the job; I'm a failure." This is an example of what distortion?
What is "Overgeneralization"?
The first step to challenge a cognitive distortion is to recognize and ______ it.
What is "label"?
Constantly engaging in this distortion can lead to extreme self-criticism and feelings of worthlessness.
What is "Labeling"?
"If I fail this test, I'm a complete failure in life."
What is "All-or-Nothing Thinking"?
This distortion involves seeing things in black-and-white terms, with no middle ground.
What is "All-or-Nothing Thinking"?
You receive a lot of compliments on your project but focus on one critique. This is an example of what distortion?
What is "Mental Filter"?
To counteract "Mind Reading," you should seek out this type of evidence.
What is "objective" or "unbias" or "not based on opinion"?
This distortion can cause you to feel overwhelmed by focusing on worst-case scenarios.
What is "Catastrophizing"?
"I got a promotion, but it doesn’t mean anything because it was just luck."
What is "Discounting the Positive"?
This occurs when you dwell on a single negative detail and ignore other positive aspects.
What is "Mental Filter"?
After a minor argument with a friend, you think the friendship is over. This is an example of what distortion?
What is "Catastrophizing"?
A useful technique for "All-or-Nothing Thinking" is to look for this type of ground.
What is "middle"?
This distortion often results in feeling guilty or ashamed over things not entirely within your control.
What is "Personalization"?
"Everyone thinks I'm boring at the party."
What is "Mind Reading"?
This distortion involves predicting negative outcomes without evidence.
What is "Fortune Telling"?-- predicting the future
You think, "I feel anxious about this presentation; therefore, it will go badly." This is an example of what distortion?
What is "Emotional Reasoning"?
When challenging "Should Statements," consider changing "should" to this word to make it less judgmental.
What is "could"?
This can lead to ignoring achievements and feeling undeserving of success.
What is "Discounting the Positive"?
"I made a mistake at work; my boss must think I’m incompetent."
What is "Jumping to Conclusions"? --Mind Reading
This is when you reject positive experiences by insisting they don’t count.
What is "Discounting the Positive"?
You believe that you are responsible for your team’s poor performance at work. This is an example of what distortion?
What is "Personalization"?
To counter "Personalization," identify what is truly within your ______.
What is "control"?
This distortion makes you believe that your emotions reflect reality, affecting your decision-making.
What is "Emotional Reasoning"?
"I didn’t get the job; I’ll never be successful."
What is "Overgeneralization"?
This involves assuming responsibility for things outside your control.
What is "Personalization"?