Definitions
True or False
Thinking errors are ways our brains can trick us into thinking there are problems where there are not or making us feel more upset about a problem than we should.
Is this thought an inner coach or inner critic speaking?
"I can't do anything right, I suck at everything."
Inner critic!
Which middle school did Ms. Cisar attend?
Hubble Middle School
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"Ugh I hate how much homework my teachers give out, they must really want me to be unhappy."
A. Personalization
B. All or nothing thinking
C. Negative filtering
Personalization
What kind of thought is this person having?
"Earlier today I got into a fight with my boo and I can't stop thinking about it. I can't focus on school and it is all I talk to my friends about. It's like I can't change the channel on my tv."
A sticky thought!
In your own words, define self talk.
Great job!
Is this thought an inner coach or inner critic speaking?
"This is hard right now but I can do hard things if I keep trying!"
Inner coach
Who is the best social worker in the building?
Ms. Sanchez!
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"My boo didn't snap me back and it has already been 2 minutes, they must be snapping their other boo"
A. Emotional reasoning
B. Mind reading
C. Overgeneralization
Mind reading
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"Mrs. Cisar said that I need to sit at my desk or the table to do my work but I want to see in the bean bag. The ONLY way I will do my work is if I can sit where I want, or else I REFUSE to do my work.
All or nothing thinking
In your own words, describe what a sticky thought is?
For a bonus 300, tell us about a time a sticky thought has stuck with you recently.
Good work!
Is this thought an inner coach or inner critic speaking?
"They are so much prettier than me, why don't I look like them?"
Inner critic
What is Mrs. Ciesla's favorite color?
A. Mustard
B. Green
C. Burgundy
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"I tried mushrooms one time and HATED them, I must hate all kinds of mushrooms, no matter what, regardless of how they are cooked, I do not like them!"
A. Catastrophizing
B. Mind reading
C. Overgeneralization
Overgeneralization
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"Mr. Wagner is a social worker and I HATE him so I must hate all social workers."
Overgeneralization
In your own words, define one of the following thinking errors
1. All or nothing thinking
2. Catastrophizing
3. Personalization
Nice job!
Is this thought an inner coach or inner critic speaking?
"I didn't get an answer right and now my group hates me, they all must think I am so dumb."
Inner critic
What is the name of Mrs. Sanchez's bird?
A. Taquito
B. Buddy
C. Nacho
C. Nacho
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"I have to go to my meemaws house on Sunday instead of staying home and watching football. It doesn't matter that she makes some yummy food or I can watch the game there with my cousins, I am too mad to care!
Negative filtering
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"I am walking down the hall way and see two people laughing, they must be laughing at me."
Personalization
In your own words, define one of the three thinking errors:
1. Negative filtering
2. Overgeneralization
3. Mind reading
Nice work!
Is this thought an inner coach or inner critic speaking?
"I am kind, I am smart, I am important."
Inner coach!
What is the name of Mr. Wagner's puppy?
Boogie!
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"I failed my science test which means I am going to fail the class which means I am going to be kicked out of school which means my parents will be angry with me which means I will get kicked out of my house which means I will live like a troll telling riddles for people who want to pass over a bridge."
Catastrophizing
This scenario is an example of which thinking error?
"I tried reading a book and it was really hard for me. I must hate reading all books. I am never going to try reading a book again."
For a bonus 400 name the other thinking error in the scenario!