Name that Thinking Error
Everything is some else's fault and
avoid taking responsibility for own actions
What is Blaming?
Justifying
What is making excuses to explain inappropriate behavior?
" Why am I here?
Yeah, I hit the guy but his wounds will heal. Now I'm in jail."
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What is Victim Stance?
Make my actions look insignificant by
comparing to something worse.
What is Minimizing?
Focusing on a positive thought or responsible action rather than dwelling on negative thoughts.
What is Tunnel Vision?
Not open to new ideas.
Communication is the opposite of open communication.
What is Closed Channel?
Keeping Score
What is I keep track of the times a person confronts me, argues with me or does me wrong?
" I am too smart for the cops; I am really good at what I do."
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What is Criminal Pride?
I use my knowledge of others to control them. I avoid sharing my own information so I can manipulate others.
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What is secretiveness?
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Stop-Flip
What is having a negative thought and
flip to a positive.
I know what is really going on, but I act as if I don't so I can avoid the situation at hand.
What is Confusion?
Pet Me
What is I do things just to get
others to praise me?
"Just you wait, you are going to get what you deserve."
What is Anger?
I do not show concern for others.
I fail to consider the rights and feelings of others.
What is Selfish?
When you have a negative/criminal thought, put your mind on fast forward to the part where you are held accountable for your actions.
What is Punishment Scene?
I try to dominate, manipulate
and control other..
What is Power Play?
Ownership
What is I view others as a possession.
I act as if I have total control over
another person?
"Hurry Up!" "I want it Now!"
What is Can't Wait?
I am different than others.
Rules and laws do not apply to me.
What is Uniqueness?
What is Asking your self questions about
the reality of the situation.
What is Reality Check?
I feel superior to others even though
I have done nothing to earn it.
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What is Entitlement?
Zero State
What is I feel worthless. I think others know
I am worthless. I am afraid that others may discover
I am nothing?
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"I know they are cheating.
I don't even get a kiss any more.
That has to be the reason."
What is Mind Reading?
They will never catch me.
What is Super Optimism?
Thought Broadcasting
What is Imagine your thoughts are being broadcast on a loud speaker or imagining those around you can hear your negative thoughts?