Thinking Distortions
When you pick and choose only certain parts of information and focus on that
What is Selective Focus
When you think no one in the whole world is like you. You think of yourself as special and different
What is Unique Person Stance
"Fear of criminal actions being brought out into the open and judged."
What is Fear of Exposure
Real life examples include:
choose what to disclose; say "IDK" or "I don't remember" when pressured and when you do know; twist facts and distort situations; make up stories to cover up; deny the truth; believe truth works against you
What is Lying by omission or comission
The definition of this tactic:
Using Treatment issues at inappropriate times to avoid disclosure; focusing on 1 personal issue all the time
What is Discussing Smokescreen Issues
If you have trouble generalizing; are focused on facts and focused on the here & now
What is Concrete Thinking
Deny the health damage & social consequences of using; blocking out thoughts of long term future; you see behaviors as isolated events.
What is Lack of Time Perspective
The real life example is:
Can't tolerate boredom; can't stand being alone; can't keep a job; avoid obligations
What is Seek Excitement First
The definition of this tactic:
Do the absolute minimum to get by; not defiant but have no real intention to change
What is False Compliance/Passive Resistance compliance
The definition of this tactic:
Confuse others to get the upper hand; mistakenly believe the truth is your enemy
What is Deliberately trying to confuse
If you say:
"I found myself"
"I caught a case"
If there is a lapse of time in your story
What is Actor vs Observer Bias
Real life examples: Self-obsession; irrational thinking; denial
What is Self Pity Stance
Some real life examples are:
Instant gratification
Impulsivity
What is Lack of Time Perspectie
the real life example of this tactic is:
Put off obligations; ignore anything that challenges your thinking or lifestyle; little patience with others ideas; believe treatment materials don't apply to you
What is Selective Memory and attention
The real life example is:
Make a big issue over a mistake; Get overly involved in giving negative feedback to people; talk behind peoples backs; backbiting
What is Pointing out the Faults of Others
"Feelings are facts."
What is Emotional Reasoning
Real life examples:
sentimentality; selective memory; excuses; false comparisons; focus on the good things you've done and ignore the harm.
What is Good Person Stance
The definition is:
The rights and property of others is your rights and property
What is Ownership Stance
Distorting the truth by fudging details' being intentionally uncertain of times & places; trying to answer questions with wishy washy generalities
what is Being Deliberately Vague
Direct discussion toward things that interest you to avoid discussing personal behaviors and patterns; Use race to justify and excuse
What is Introducing Irrelevant Issues
Act as a:
1. Mind Reader
2. Fortune Teller
Real life examples include:
become defensive; empty promises; keep people off balance
What is Use of deceit to control
The definition of this tactic is:
Use of power to manipulate, intimidate, humiliate, and dominate others to get what you want
What is Use of Power to Control
The real life example of this tactic is:
Play down importance; view offenses as less serious; minimize harm when held accountable; claim you didn't intend to cause so much harm
What is Minimizing/Trivializing
Often last resort; When backed into a corner you shame yourself publicly to avoid taking a real look at your behaviors
What is Using Self-Shaming to avoid Responsibility