Thinking Errors 1
This thinking error involves rationalizing one's behavior by attributing it to external factors, rather than taking responsibility.
What are Excuses ?
This defense mechanism involves shifting blame or responsibility to someone else, making them the accused rather than the person initially responsible.
What is "turning the tables"?
This defense mechanism involves giving the appearance of agreement with someone, while not genuinely supporting their views, often to avoid conflict
What is "pretending to agree"?
This error involves trying to get others to treat you in a way that emphasizes your need for sympathy or attention.
What is Pet Me?
This defense mechanism involves using the potential for harm or punishment as a way to manipulate or control others.
What is "making threats"?
This thinking error occurs when someone shifts responsibility for their actions or problems onto others.
What is Blaming?
This defense mechanism involves appearing weak or vulnerable to avoid confrontation or to manipulate others into being more protective
What is "acting fragile"
This defense mechanism involves engaging in frequent disputes to deflect from other issues, often as a means of asserting control.
What is "arguing"?
When someone intentionally misrepresents the truth to avoid facing reality, this thinking error is at play
What is Lying?
This defense mechanism involves raising one’s voice in order to dominate the conversation or drown out others’ points.
What is "talking loudly"?
When someone focuses on their misfortunes and sees themselves as a perpetual victim, it’s called this.
What is Pity Pot/Poor Me?
When faced with an uncomfortable topic, this defense mechanism involves shifting the conversation to something unrelated to avoid dealing with it.
What is "changing the subject"?
This non-verbal defense mechanism involves using facial expressions, such as glaring, to communicate disapproval or frustration without directly addressing it
What is "giving dirty looks"?
This thinking error involves the belief that you are different from others in a way that exempts you from rules or responsibilities.
What is Uniqueness/I'm Special?
This defense mechanism involves giving unclear or ambiguous responses to avoid providing clear answers or to avoid confrontation.
What is "being vague"?
This thinking error involves rationalizing poor behavior or decisions to make them seem acceptable.
What is Justifying?
This defense mechanism involves using tears or emotional displays to deflect attention or to avoid responsibility for one’s actions
What is "acting weepy"?
This defense mechanism involves avoiding giving direct answers, often to avoid revealing information or feelings
What is "not answering questions"
This thinking error is when someone intentionally humiliates or belittles others to feel superior.
What is Making Fools Of?
This defense mechanism involves belittling or degrading others as a way to boost one's own self-esteem or deflect attention from personal shortcomings
What is "putting others down"?
This thinking error involves changing the meaning of a situation to make it seem less threatening or problematic.
What is Redefining?
This defense mechanism involves assigning fault to someone else rather than taking responsibility for one's own actions
What is "blaming others"?
This defense mechanism involves using threats, fear, or power to control others or to avoid vulnerability.
What is "intimidating"?
This thinking error involves jumping to conclusions without having all the facts or evidence.
What is Assuming?
This defense mechanism involves feigning a lack of understanding in order to avoid taking responsibility or answering difficult questions.
What is "acting confused"?