Cognitive Diamond

Definitions

100

[BLANK] is the process of using your mind to consider something.

Thought/Thinking

200

[BLANK] is an emotional state or reaction.

A feeling

300

[BLANK] is the way in which a person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus.

Behavior

400

Define "situation"

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.

500

[BLANK] is the way our body responds to a situation or stimulus?

Physical Sensation

Thoughts/Feelings/Behaviors/Body Sensations

100

I feel so angry

...Is this a thought, feeling, behavior, or physical sensation?

Feeling

200

Run away from home

...Is this a thought, feeling, behavior, or physical sensation?

Behavior

300

My heart is racing

...Is this a thought, feeling, behavior, or physical sensation?

Physical Sensation

400

"My life will never get better"

...Is this a thought, feeling, behavior, or physical sensation?

Thought

500

I feel anxious

...Is this a thought, feeling, behavior, or physical sensation?

Feeling

The Diamond

100

True or False...

Feelings are a part of the cognitive diamond?

True

200

True or False...

Our feelings come directly from situations we experience or hear about.

False.

Our feelings actually stem from our THOUGHTS about situations, events, or experiences. 

300

True or False...

Choices are a part of the cognitive diamond?

False

400

True or False...

Behaviors are a part of the cognitive diamond?

True

500

True or False...

Our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physical sensations are not closely connected. 

False