Intro to CBT
What is the therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This type of behavior is harmful to others and violates social norms or laws.
Antisocial Behavior
This term describes the part of yourself that continues old habits, even when they no longer serve you well.
Habit Self
The immediate, often gratifying results of a behavior that can encourage repetition of that behavior.
Short-Term Consequences
The first step in changing thinking patterns involves identifying these types of thoughts that influence behavior.
Cognitive Distortions or Thinking Errors
CBT focuses on the connection between these three components: thoughts, feelings, and ____________.
Behaviors
Prosocial behavior is best defined as actions that benefit others and contribute positively to society. True or False?
True
This type of thinking error often keeps individuals stuck in their habit self, as they justify their negative behaviors.
Rationalization
These consequences can often be more difficult to see in the short-term but are crucial in the long run for maintaining positive changes.
Long-Term Consequences
This cognitive skill helps individuals consider alternative explanations for events, which can prevent negative thinking.
Cognitive Reframing
This term refers to the negative or irrational thoughts that CBT works to challenge and change.
Thinking Errors
The CBT process helps individuals distinguish between these two types of behaviors, aiming to reduce one and increase the other.
Antisocial vs. Prosocial Behavior
One way to confront your habit self is by identifying these automatic behaviors that repeat without much thought.
Automatic Thoughts
One strategy in CBT is to help individuals delay gratification by focusing on this type of consequence.
Long-Term Benefits
A common thinking error, where individuals exaggerate the negative aspects of a situation or always thinks about the worst possible outcomes
Catastrophizing
An important concept in CBT that involves recognizing and addressing personal responsibility in one’s actions.
Responsible Behavior
This kind of thinking error often leads individuals to behave antisocially, as they see their needs as more important than others’.
Entitlement
This technique in CBT helps individuals challenge their habit self by examining the consequences of their actions.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Focusing solely on these short-term outcomes often leads people to make choices that do not support their long-term goals.
Short-Term Rewards
This skill involves focusing on what’s going well, rather than dwelling on what went wrong.
Positive Thinking
The first step in CBT where individuals start by examining their own thoughts and behaviors in specific situations.
Self-Reflection
The goal of CBT is to encourage more of this type of behavior, which builds healthy relationships and trust.
Prosocial Behavior
This process of self-reflection and mindfulness helps individuals break free from their habit self.
Self-Awareness
This process helps individuals evaluate both short-term and long-term consequences in decision-making, aiming for balanced, responsible choices.
Consequential Thinking
The ultimate goal of changing thinking and beliefs in CBT is to develop this mindset, where individuals view themselves and their behavior in a healthier way.
Growth Mindset