Nature vs Nuture
True or false
Nature refers to genetics: all factors that are inherited (passed down through blood line).
True
Nature refers to traits that are inherited or passed down via genetics.
What Cognitive Distortion is this?
John notices that his friend, Paul, has been acting differently. He often seems agitated and annoyed.
John thinks “Paul must not want to be my friend anymore.”
A. Mind reading.
B. All or nothing thinking.
C. Mental Filter
A. Mind reading.
There are many reasons Paul may be acting differently, and it may have nothing to do with John.
Mr. Charles McDuffie, the Vietnam vet suffered from PTSD. Name one symptom he had due to this his PTSD.
Nightmares, regret, guilt, abusing drugs, sweating at night, depression, isolation.
What is one coping skill you used in the past week?
Many things: humming, going to group, socializing with my peers, writing/journaling, coloring, eating, taking my medications, talking to family/friends, going to yard, etc. etc.
Why do you never play cards at the zoo?
To many cheetahs?
True or false
Nurture refers to variables in the environment: things you get from the world around you after you were born.
True.
What cognitive distortion is this?
Theo feels lonely and unlovable. He thinks, “No one cares about me.”
A. Emotional reasoning.
B. Fortune telling.
C. Overgeneralization.
A. Emotional Reasoning.
Our feelings are not facts. We can feel stupid, worthless, and lazy but that does not make it true.
The neighborhood called Beecher Terrace is in the State of Kentucky. How much money has Kentucky spent on imprisoning people from that neighborhood alone?
A. 5 million
B. 15 million
C. 150 million
15 million.
Name one artist/band that was played last music incentive day (not your own)?
Fifty extra points if you can name the song...
Eagles, Garth Brooks, Evanescence, Jakson 5, Three Days Grace, Studio Killers, etc. etc.
Hotel California, Heartbreaker, Pain, Sweet Child of Mine, Come back in One Piece, ABC, etc.
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a boogie in it.
What is an example of a factor that can affect someone's mental health that comes from the environment (nurture)?
Many things: Income level, education level, neighborhood, diet, early childhood experiences, etc.
What cognitive distortion is this?
Brandon has wanted to go to Michigan State University since he was a child. He is about to check his email to see if he got in and thinks, “If I don't get into MSU no one will take me…I won't be able to get a job...I'll become homeless and die alone!"
A. All or nothing thinking.
B. Catastrophizing.
C. Mind reading.
B. Catastrophizing.
Catastrophizing is when we take one negative event and take it to the extreme. Even if Brandon doesn't get into MSU that doesn't mean his life is over. He could go to college elsewhere, wait and reapply next year, etc. etc.
Per the documentary, what are some environmental factors (nurture) that keep people from being successful once they leave prison?
Lack of resources (money, housing, support), no access to medications, transportation, lack of opportunity, lack of education, etc.
Name two negative coping skills.
Many: drugs, alcohol, self-harm, eating, smoking, compulsive buying, isolation, fighting/being aggressive, etc.
What do you call a nose with no body?
A no body nose.
The chances of being diagnosed with Biploar Disorder or Schizophrenia increase if you have a biological parent diagnosed with that disorder.
True/false.
True.
If one parent has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder you are 10% more likely to be diagnosed and the chance raises to 40% if both parents have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
If one parent has a schizophrenia diagnosis, you are 10% likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as well and your chance raises to 50% if both parents are diagnosed with Schizophrenia.
What Cognitive Distortion is this?
Matt applies for a new job at a large grocery store but does not end up getting the job. He thinks, “I can’t do anything.”
A. Fortune Telling.
B. Generalization.
C. Minimization.
B. Generalization.
Just because he does not get this job does not mean he "can't do anything." We are more than our failures.
Christel, the 15-year-old, from the documentary attempted suicide. In her suicide note she called herself "useless," "evil", "worthless" and "bad."
Is this an example of labeling or all or nothing thinking?
Labeling. Labeling is a cognitive distortion where we give ourselves or others by only a singular negative characteristic.
All or nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion where we look at the world as "all black" or "all white" with no grey.
Name three positive coping skills.
Many: Going to groups, praying, reading, humming, singing, listening to music, exercise, socializing with other people, showering, etc.
What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?
Thunderwear.
Name one environmental factor (nurture) that led you to being where you are today.
Answers will vary.
What Cognitive Distortion is this?
Kyle gets an award for his hard work on the office. He brushes it off thinking, “I only got the award because no one else was wanted it.”
A. Mind reading.
B. Labeling.
C. Disqualifying the positive.
C. Disqualifying the positive.
Kyle is choosing to ignore his achievement and put himself down. There is no evidence that no one else didn't want that award. He is being needlessly hard on himself.
Name one thing you learned from the documentary "A Prison State."
Answers vary.
Name one thing you do well.
Varies.
Why are frogs so happy?
They eat whatever bugs them.