Cognitive Distortions
CBT-1
CBT-2
CBT-3
CBT-4
100

Sarah believes she must get an "A" in every class, or she’s a complete failure. She sees no value in her effort if she earns anything less than perfect grades.

All-or-Nothing Thinking

100

is a foundational concept in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that explains the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Cognitive Tirangle

100

Understanding the Clients issues

Main objective of CBT

100

Who is the Father of CT?

Dr. Aaron T. Beck

100

Who is the Professor for RECN 622

Dr. Gonzales

200

Rachel fixates on the one time she missed a deadline at work, fearing she’ll be seen as unreliable, while downplaying her consistent track record of completing tasks on time.

Magnification/Minimization

200

Constantly worrying about hypothetical negative scenarios

Constantly worrying about hypothetical negative scenarios.

  • Example: Sophia spends hours stressing about “What if I lose my job?” even though there’s no indication that it’s at risk.
200

CT generally does not make value judgments about human nature. Instead, it views humans as organisms adapting to their environments.

Neutral Position

200

These are the actions or responses influenced by your feelings.

  • Example: Avoiding tasks or procrastinating because you feel defeated.

Behaviors

200

When was Cognitive Therapy developed?

Late 1960's

300

After failing one job interview, Lisa believes she’ll never succeed in getting the kind of job she wants.

Overgeneralization

300

Who founded REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)

Albert Ellis

300

These are the emotions that arise in response to your thoughts.

  • Example: Sadness, frustration, or anxiety about work performance.

Feelings

300

Unconscious, immediate thoughts that affect emotions and behavior, often negative in distressed individuals.

Automatic Thoughts

300

What languages does your Professor Speak?

ask Professor

400

Liam is frustrated with himself for not progressing as quickly as he’d like in his career, focusing only on his perceived failures rather than acknowledging the positive steps he’s taken.

Tunnel Vision

400

These are the ideas, interpretations, or beliefs you have about a situation

Thoughts

400

"It was just one mistake. I've done well in the past"

Challenging Unhelpful thoughts

400

I never do anything right!

Negative Automatic thought

400

Human motivation centers on adaptation, aiming to achieve positive consequences like social connection, control, and survival.

Adaptive Goals

500

Ben assumes his friend didn’t reply to his message because they’re upset with him, even though they haven’t communicated any negative feelings.

Mind Reading

500

CT is part of the broader CBT framework, which addresses dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors through various methods, including 

Name 3 that fall under 

  • REBT (Albert Ellis)
  • Problem-Solving Therapy
  • Self-Instructional Training
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
500

"The way you think affects the way you feel." Emotional and behavioral responses are products of one’s perceptions of situations.

Core Principle: The Cognitive Model

500

CT generally does not make value judgments about human nature. Instead, it views humans as organisms adapting to their environments.

Neutral Position

500

Schemas are enduring cognitive structures that help organize information. They influence how we perceive, interpret, and remember experiences.

Schemas

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