True or False
Those who commit thinking errors often do not realize what they are doing.
True
(Intro)
Criminal thinking is most closely associated with this personality disorder.
What is antisocial or narcissistic?
(Introduction)
"Accept that certain tasks may be difficult and do it anyway" is advised to correct this thinking error.
What is lack of effort or selective effort?
(#4)
The "I can't means I won't" mantra is part of this criminal thinking error.
What is Lack of Effort?
(#4)
Double standards and possessive behaviors are associated with this criminal thinking error.
What is 'Ownership Attitude'?
(#10)
Criminals are very aware of the influence others have on their lives.
False. It would threaten their sense of autonomy. They prefer to see themselves as leaders, not followers.
(#8 - Power Thrust)
Of the three main communication styles, this style is used by criminal thinkers the most.
What is aggressive?
Considering stolen goods your own is an example of this thinking error.
What is ownership attitude?
(#10)
Self-pity is self-defeating, but self-____ motivates positive change.
What is disgust?
(#3)
____ is more important than speaking for someone interested in learning and change.
What is listening?
(#1)
The criminal receives satisfaction through exercising both responsible and irresponsible power.
False. Does not get satisfaction from responsible use of power.
(#8 Power Thrust)
Of these three: biology, environment, and thinking - this one is the most important factor in criminality.
Thinking.
Name one of the three elements of the Closed Channel thinking error.
What is non-receptive, non-self-critical, or lack of disclosure?
(#1)
Criminal thinkers need the help of ___ to correct their distorted thinking.
What is 'others' or 'responsible others'?
(#3)
Believing oneself to be different and better than others is a characteristic of this criminal thinking error.
What is 'Unique and Superior'?
(#9)
To change angry thinking, the changing criminal must learn to repress feelings that may cause harm to others.
False. Needs to learn to constructively express and cope with feelings instead of repress them.
(#7)
Of these factors - self-esteem, companions, education, and employment - this one is the MOST important in reducing the risk of recidivism.
What is companions
___ is listening to the message without interruption, clarifying the content of the message, and restating what the person said to ensure you understand the message.
What is active listening?
(#1)
The opposite of Victim Stance is taking ____.
What is 'personal responsibility'?
(#2)
Lack of Interest in Responsible Performance indicates having no sense of ___ to do right.
What is 'obligation' or 'motivation'?
(#5)
The thinking error of Uniqueness is related to overconfidence and super-optimism.
True
(#9 - Unique and Superior)
List three antisocial values and beliefs.
What are entitlement, self-justification (excuses), blaming, anger/resentment, defiance, victim stance, misinterpreting harmless remarks, or confusing wants and needs?
This is when it is important to look at the role you play in a negative situation.
What is every time or always?
(#2)
This thinking error is when a criminal thinker builds themself up at the expense of others.
What is 'Views Self as a Good Person'?
(#3)
This is the second most pervasive thinking error.
What is 'Victimstance'?
(#2)