Thinking Traps
You walk into a room and two people stop talking. You think, “They were definitely talking about me.” What thinking trap is this?
Mind Reading
What document lists your skills, education, and work experience?
Résumé
What does punctual mean?
Being on time.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
What are the names of Timmy Turner's fairy godparents in The Fairly OddParents?
Cosmo and Wanda
You have a job interview tomorrow and think, “I already know they're not going to hire me.”
Fortune Telling
How early should you usually arrive for an in-person job interview?
About 10–15 minutes early.
You know you're going to be late for work. What's one of the FIRST things you should do?
Notify your supervisor according to the workplace's policy.
True or false: CBT teaches that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can affect each other.
True
What NBA team did Michael Jordan win six championships with?
Chicago Bulls
Your supervisor comes to work in a bad mood and you immediately think, “I must've done something wrong.”
Personalizing
Name TWO things you should do before a job interview.
research the company, practice interview questions, plan transportation, choose appropriate clothing, bring résumé copies, know the location, or prepare questions.
Name THREE qualities employers value in employees.
reliability, communication, punctuality, teamwork, professionalism, accountability, willingness to learn, good attendance.
Is “My supervisor didn't answer my text” a fact or an assumption?
Fact
Which rapper released Get Rich or Die Tryin'?
50 Cent
Your supervisor says, “I need to talk to you later.” You immediately think, “I'm getting fired. I'm going to lose my money. Everything is about to fall apart.”
Catastrophizing
An interviewer asks, “Why should we hire you?” Name TWO things you could talk about.
Your skills, experience, reliability, strengths, willingness to learn, work ethic, or how you can contribute to the company.
What is constructive criticism?
Feedback intended to help someone improve.
What's one thing you should do before reacting when you're extremely angry?
Pause/slow down before choosing your response.
What sport is Aaron Judge known for?
Baseball
You text your supervisor and they don't respond. You think, “They're ignoring me because they're mad at me, and I know I'm going to get written up tomorrow.” Name TWO thinking traps.
Mind Reading + Fortune Telling
You don't have any paid work experience. Name THREE other things that could potentially go on your résumé.
volunteering, internships, education, certifications/training, skills, school activities, projects, community involvement.
Name TWO reasons excessive phone use can be a workplace problem.
It can interfere with productivity, safety, customer service, attention, or workplace rules.
Name the three main things CBT focuses on connecting.
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What NBA team did Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant win three championships in a row with?
Los Angeles Lakers