All or Nothing/
Should Statements
Should Statements
True or False:
All or nothing thinking is characterized by
perceiving situations in nuanced terms and acknowledging the middle ground
False!
perceiving situations in extreme, absolute terms, without acknowledging the middle ground or nuances
What was the TV show example of jumping to conclusions that Sophia showed in group?
Answer either with the name of the TV show OR the example of jumping to conclusions shown in the clip
2. Chandler had a bad date and then assuming that he will die alone.
What is overgeneralizing?
Making broad interpretations from a single or few events.
What is difference between magnification and minimization?
Mag: tendency to exaggerate the importance or impact of negative events or situations--> giving more weight to negative things
Min: involves downplaying or underestimating the significance, impact, or intensity of a situation, emotion, or experience--> giving less weight to positive things
They are opposites!
What NBA team has won the most championships?
(extra credit if you know how many championships)
Celtics
18!
Provide an example of all or nothing thinking
Answers may be varied but a correct response would include an example of absolute or extreme thinking
EX) I didn’t workout today so my all of my fitness goals are a failure
What is the definition of jumping to conclusions?
Making decisions/assumptions or forming opinions/conclusions without sufficient evidence
What is mindreading?
The belief that thoughts, actions, or emotions influence unrelated situations-->superstitions
Mag: An athlete who is generally a good player but makes a mistake may magnify the impact and start to believe they are a terrible player
Min: A student who gets a good grade on a test might think, "It was an easy test," rather than acknowledging their effort and understanding.
What country won the last world cup?
What word is almost always included in a should statement?
I SHOULD....
Name one of the negative consequences of jumping to conclusions
Answers may vary but should relate to:
Leading to negative emotional responses and impacting relationships and decision-making
ex) "If I hadn't hoped something bad would happen to him, he wouldn't have gotten into an accident."
What is catastrophizing?
Seeing only the worst possible outcomes of a situation.
What is Sophia's favorite park in NYC?
Reframe this should statement into healthier thinking:
I should be able to solve this problem without help
"I'm going to try my best to solve this problem, and it's okay if I need some help."
Provide an example of jumping to conclusions
Answers may vary:
a friend does not return your phone call and you assume, “He’s intentionally avoiding me”, rather than, “Maybe he’s busy and forgot”
What 2 words are usually associated with overgeneralization?
Always and Never:
A single occurrence is the start of a never ending chain of events
What is the name for the patterns of negative, irrational thoughts that influence how you see the world, how you feel, and how you act AND that lack evidence?
True or False:
There are ~800 languages spoken in NYC
True
Choose either all or nothing thinking OR should statements and provide a reason why they can have negative effects.
Answers may vary:
Should: leads to negative emotions when those expectations aren't met
All or nothing: results in seeing your world in black or white or in complete opposites
What is mind reading (as it relates to cognitive distortions)?
OR
Provide an example of mind reading
Def: interpreting the thoughts and beliefs of others without adequate evidence
OR
Ex) Assuming a friend is angry at you without them saying anything to indicate that they are
Name one way that you can combat overgeneralizations
- Thinking of even a single other instance that runs counter to this belief
- Ask a 3rd party what they think, do they know of evidence to contradict this
- Try to generate other potential outcomes--> helps you realize that there are other possible outcomes
100%!
We ALL do it!
What year was the first pizza place in NYC opened?
1905
Lombardi's