Believing one is certain about a situation despite little or no evidence to support it.
What is Jumping to Conclusions
100
These are common patterns in thinking that are problematic, particularly when under stressful conditions.
What are Thinking Traps.
100
These are usually connected to how we think the world "should" operate and/or are assumptions that we have about ourselves and others.
What are Icebergs.
100
These are what we use to "analyze" our thoughts.
What are the Elements of Thought.
100
"Sloppy people are lazy people" is an example of an Iceberg.
What is True.
200
Believing that you are the sole cause of every problem you encounter.
What is Me, Me, Me
200
This model highlights the link between thoughts and emotions or reactions.
What is the ATC Model.
200
These are your interpretations of the Activating Event; what you say to yourself in the heat of the moment.
What are Heat-of-the-Moment Thoughts.
200
These are presuppositions, or things we often take for granted in our thinking process.
What are Assumptions.
200
It is common to fall into a Thinking Trap, particularly when things are going well and we are relaxed.
What is False.
300
Believing that negative events are unchangeable and that you have little or no control over them.
What is Always, Always, Always
300
The name of the event that is a challenge to core beliefs or values, an adversity, or a positive event.
What is an Activating Event.
300
According to the ATC Model, the consequences that your thoughts generate can result in these two outcomes.
What are emotions or reactions.
300
To be fair in our thinking, we need to consider perspectives and/or frames of reference that are different than our own.
What are Points of View.
300
Mental Agility is a primary target of avoiding Thinking Traps.
What is True.
400
Assuming that you know what another person is thinking, or expecting another person to know what you are thinking.
What is Mind Reading
400
These are tied to the ATC Model in that they can serve as an Activating Event.
What are Icebergs.
400
These are used to identify core beliefs and core values that fuel what we say to ourselves in the heat of the moment and, at times, lead to emotions and reactions that are out of proportion.
What is Detecting Icebergs.
400
These are used to "assess" how well we have analyzed our thinking.
What are The Universal Intellectual Standards.
400
Thinking Traps can broaden our awareness so that we give consideration to all important information.