Thinking Traps
Paying attention to only certain types of evidence by noticing our failures but not our successes. Discounting the positives.
Ignoring the good.
Being overly broad in the conclusions we draw, often using words like never, always, nobody.
Over-generalizing.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How many TV's are there in the education wing?
3
Giving up instead of keep trying. Deciding there is nothing you can do anymore.
Accepting helplessness.
Assuming the worst. Forming an opinion without enough evidence.
Jumping to conclusions.
What are the three elements of the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, behaviors.
How many bones do sharks have?
Zero
Blowing things out of proportion.
Magnification (Catastrophizing).
Focusing on the past, attempting to redo history with our thoughts. Using words like should, must or ought can make us feel guilty.
Should statements.
How is CBT triangle useful?
Helps identify negative thought patterns.
Which month does not have a holiday?
August
Treating ourselves unkindly and not recognizing that everyone makes mistakes. Being harsh and critical to ourselves.
Judging yourself unfairly.
Assuming that because we feel a certain way, what we think must be true.
Emotional Reasoning.
What is a negative thought?
A thought that is harmful. It can be self-defeating and irrational.
What is Eminem's real name?
Marshall Mathers
All or nothing thinking
Holding yourself to an unreasonable standard and being unable to tolerate mistakes.
Perfectionism.
What month does the NCAA basketball tournament begin?
March (March Madness)