True or False
False
Writing down things you are thankful for in this type of book can help cultivate gratitude.
Gratitude journal
“She’s late. It’s raining. She has hydroplaned and her car is upside down in a ditch.“
Catastrophizing
The cognitive model consists of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
True
Give an example of a simple act of kindness, often performed for strangers, that can help cultivate a sense of gratitude.
Holding the door open.
When a young woman on a diet ate a spoonful of ice cream, she told herself, ‘I’ve blown my diet completely.’
All-or-nothing Thinking
Cognitive distortions are negative or irrational thoughts patterns.
True
Studies show that gratitude can enhance this, leading to a more optimistic outlook on life.
Positive thinking.
A depressed salesman became terribly upset when he noticed bird dung on the windshield of his car. He told himself, ‘Just my luck! Birds are always crapping on my car!’
Overgeneralization
Our fight or flight system is in charge of rest and sleep.
False
Taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature or the small joys in life is known as this.
Mindfulness.
ou receive many positive comments about your presentation to a group of associates at work, but one of them says something mildly critical. You obsess about his reaction for days and ignore all the positive feedback.
Mental filter
CBT helps clients become their own therapist
True - by teaching them the skills to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors on their own
Gratitude can help decrease this type of negative self-reflection often linked to depression and anxiety.
Rumination or over thinking.
‘I feel terrified about going on airplanes, it must be very dangerous to fly.’
Emotional Reasoning