Definitions
Seeing things in black-and-white categories; no middle ground. (all good or all bad)
All or Nothing Thinking
“I should never feel nervous.”
Should Statement
What are the 3 C's to changing cognitive distortions
Catch It
Check It
Change It
Cognitive Distortions can cause what two ailments?
Anxiety and Depression
What is it called when you assign a harsh name to yourself based on one mistake?
Labeling
I didn’t get picked, so I’ll never be good at anything.
Overgeneralization
Catch It
Recognize when a negative thought pops up
Look for shades of grey
Response to All or Nothing Thinking
What distortion makes you assume you know what someone else is thinking?
Mind Reading
“I got an A on that paper but that was just a fluke, it won’t happen again”
Discounting the Positive
Check It
To examine the thought critically by asking questions
Stop and think of the (blank) as a snapshot behavior, rather than defining characteristic
Label
What’s the distortion where you predict a negative future without proof?
Fortune Telling
“I forgot my PE shirt—I'm so stupid”
Labeling
To reframe the thought into a more balanced or positive perspective
Change it
Remember that our assumptions are just projections of our own thoughts and feelings are good to do in response to what CD?
Response to Mind Reading
What is the distortion where you believe your feelings reflect facts?
Emotional Reasoning
“They didn’t text me last night—they must hate me.
Mind Reading
Asking "Am I overreacting or expecting the worst?" is an example of doing what?
Checking It
Fearing you'll be alone forever after a romantic breakup refers to which CD?
Catastrophizing