Types of Irrational Thinking
“I deserve what I want, the way I want it, when I want it.”
What is entitlement?
Pessimistic and repetitive thoughts.
What is negative thinking?
Emotion that goes along with out thoughts
What is feeling?
I must never make mistakes
What is an irrational thought?
Explain one negative factor of authority
“If you mess with me, you’ll be sorry.”
What is power orientation?
Planning and controlling how you spend your day.
What is time management?
Ideas or words in our mind.
What is a thought?
I prefer when others are considerate, but I can’t expect everyone to behave that way.
What is a rational thought?
Explain one positive factor of authority
"I’ll just leave and then I won’t care.”
What is cutoff?
(ignoring, backing away from responsible action)
A perspective that is independent of personal experiences, beliefs, and feelings/emotions.
What is objectivity?
The thinking that goes on behind our thoughts and feelings.
What is an attitude?
It’s ok for people to disappoint me sometimes because everyone has their own limits.
What is a rational thought?
True or false: Money is an authority
False! Money is not an authority; however, it can be a key factor in higher authorities.
“ I was going to go get that job application, but I had to go to the store.”
What is discontinuity?
(getting sidetracked, not sticking with it)
A perspective that is dependent on personal experiences, beliefs, and feelings/emotions.
What is subjectivity?
A person or organization having power or control
What is an authority
Life is never fair
What is an irrational thought?
True or False: You are an example of your own authority
True
“I shouldn’t be in prison – my lawyer screwed up.”
What is mollification?
(excuses, blaming, justifying)
What are the three factors make up the cognitive principle?
Hint: CBT Triangle
Thoughts, Behaviors, and Feelings
Explain Criminal Addictive Thinking in your own words.
A pattern of thinking that allows you to blame others for situations. Such as making excuses, pointing fingers at others, and claiming you were the one who was really wronged.
Used to justify behavior
It's too hard to change
What is an Irrational thought?
Name an example of an authority figure who is not in the criminal justice system.
Boss
Teacher
Parent