thinking error detective
A person says: My peer interrupted me while once during a group so they must not respect me.
what is jumping to conclusions
What thinking error occurs when feelings are treated as facts?
what is emotional reasoning.
"I deserve to use because I've had a stressful day."
What is Entitlement?
"I know exactly what everyone here thinks about me."
Mind Reading
Which thinking error often includes the words "always," "never," and "everyone"?
Overgeneralization
a person receives 9 compliments on their shirt, and 1 person said they don't like it, and they spend the rest of the day thinking about that criticism.
what is mental filtering.
What question should be asked when challenging a thinking error?
What evidence supports this thought?
"I've been sober for months, one time won't hurt."
What is Minimizing?
"Nothing ever goes right for me."
Overgeneralization
A person only notices evidence that supports their negative belief and ignores the rest.
Mental Filtering
Since I relapsed, all my progress is reset and I have to start again.
what is all or nothing thinking.
Somebody believes everyone is judging them but has no factual proof.
What is Mind Reading?
A person says: "I already messed up, so I might as well keep going."
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking?
"If I have a craving, relapse is unavoidable."
Catastrophizing
What thinking error occurs when someone labels themselves instead of describing behavior?
Example: "I am a loser."
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU LIST BOTH!
Labeling or automatic negative thinking (ANTS)
A person believes; If I feel worthless that means I am worthless.
what is emotional reasoning.
What is stronger in decision making: evidence or assumptions?
Evidence
What thinking error turns a setback into permission for further unhealthy decisions?
Rationalization
"My counselor looked serious today, so they must be disappointed in me."
Mind Reading
Identify the error:
"Because my treatment worked before, I don't need it anymore."
MUST LIST BOTH LISTED!
Overconfidence and Minimizing
Identify TWO thinking errors with this statement (must get both to get points!)
- I missed one appointment so I will probably loose my housing, treatment, and everything else.
what is catastrophizing and all or nothing thinking.
Name three pieces of evidence someone should gather before accepting a negative thought as true.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
Facts, observations, direct communication, patterns of behavior, documented outcomes.
Why is minimizing considered high-risk during recovery?
It makes consequences appear smaller and lowers motivation to make healthy choices.
"I got a traffic ticket. My whole week is ruined." YOU MUST LIST BOTH CORRECTLY TO GET FULL POINTS!
Magnification and Catastrophizing
"Since my family doesn't trust me yet, recovery isn't worth it."
TRIPLE POINTS IF YOU GUESS ALL CORRECTLY! THERE ARE TWO LISTED IN THE ANSWER.
What is External Validation Thinking or Conditional Thinking?