Define
Blaming
What is pointing the finger at someone other than you or putting the responsibility on someone else?
This is when you only think about yourself.
What is Me, Me, Me?
Give an example of someone who is using the Thinking Error of avoidance.
(Answer will vary)
Another name for the Thinking Error- Universals.
What is All or Nothing Thinking?
Name the Red Flag word that identifies you may be justifying or excuse making.
Minimizing
What is when you make something seem less important than it really is?
This is when you pretend something isn't true when it really is.
What is Denial?
Give an example of Acting Helpless or Saying "I can't"
Answers will vary.
When you assume a negative result even though it hasn't happened yet (and may not).
What is Jumping to Conclusions?
What are only and just?
Distant Elephants
What is when you don't think ahead or think about the consequences of your actions before you act?
This is when you believe everything will work out if you just want it enough.
What is Magical Thinking or Super-Optimism?
Give an example of using Assuming.
Answers will vary.
Overgeneralizing is when you...
What is..Thinking that because something bad happened once, it will always happen?
Name the Red Flag words that alert you to using Universals.
Assuming
What is when you act as if you think you know what is going on but don't take the time to make sure?
These are global statements that don't leave room for anything else.
What are Universals?
Give an example of Diminished Capacity Syndrome.
Answers will vary.
Ex. I was crashing out so I don't remember hurting her.
Ex. I was drunk.
What does Catastrophizing mean?
What is assuming everything bad is going to happen because one thing goes bad?
What are the reasons that people use Thinking Errors or Cognitive Distortions?
What is to keep out of trouble or to make themselves feel better about their behavior?
Diminished Capacity Syndrome
What is the Thinking Error where you pretend that your ability or power was reduced or eliminated. You pretend that you didn't know what you were doing because you were upset, tired, stressed, drunk/high, or not thinking straight.
This is when you try to get attention and to make other people feel sorry for you.
What is Victim Stance?
Give an example of using Distant Elephants.
Answers will vary.
Ex. I can sleep through group and do my work later.
What does Personalizing mean?
Name the three types of lying and what they mean.
Omission- half-truths, leaving information out
Commission- Flat out lie
Assent- When you pretend to agree with someone when you really don't