Thinking Traps
True or False: Thinking traps always tell the truth.
False
You’re about to give a class presentation and your hands start shaking.
Which part of the Cognitive Triangle does this show?
- Behavior
- OR feeling (nervousness)
What are the three parts of the Cognitive Triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Give an example of mind reading.
Assuming someone is mad without asking.
BONUS: About how many students each year struggle with mental health?
About 1 in 5
You get a bad grade on an assignment and immediately think, “I’m just dumb.”
What’s another thought you could have that’s more helpful or realistic?
- "That was a difficult assignment, but I can ask for help and try again.”
- "I tried my best."
How can you challenge an All-or-Nothing thought?
- Look for the middle ground
- Remind yourself that not everything is all good or bad
You study hard but get one question wrong. You think to yourself, “I’m terrible at this.”
Which part of the Cognitive Triangle does this thought belong to?
Thought
How do your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect to each other?
They are all linked. What you think affects how you feel, which affects how you act.