Definitions
You see things in black and white categories If a situation falls short of perfect, you see it as a total failure.
All-or-nothing thinking
Not getting a text back and thinking, "They secretly hate me, they are going to leave, and I will be completely alone forever."
Catastrophizing
You repeatedly predict that situations will turn out poorly, ultimately leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy where negative vision of the future is so strong that it impacts your ability to behave in a way that would lead to positive outcomes.
Fortune-telling
You walk past a classmate who doesn't say hello, and you immediately assume, "They hate me," or "They think I'm weird," rather than considering they might just be distracted or having a bad day.
Mind-Reading
Cognitive distortions are ______ or _______ ways of thinking that can lead to _______ emotions and behaviors.
Cognitive distortions are faulty or irrational ways of thinking that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.
Drawing a broad, sweeping conclusion based on a single event or limited evidence. It often relies on absolute terms like "never," "always," "everybody," and "nobody".
Overgeneralization
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 (dichotomous thinking)
You believe something is true based purely on your feelings, without any factual evidence, prioritizing emotions over logical thinking
Emotional Reasoning
You have a challenging geometry exam coming up, and think "I know I’m going to fail this test, so studying is completely pointless."
fortune-telling
Cognitive distortions contribute to _______ , ____________ , and other mental health problems.
Cognitive distortions contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.
Recalling only the negative aspects of a situation and blocking out or discounting the positive information.
Mental Filter
Failing one math test makes a student think: "I am completely incapable of math; I am going to fail this whole class."
Overgeneralization
Failing to appreciate the positive things in life and instead ignoring or marginalizing them.
Minimizing
Minimizing
__________ and ____________ cognitive distortions is crucial for promoting mental health and well-being.
Recognizing and challenging cognitive distortions is crucial for promoting mental health and well-being.
Harmful thought pattern where you apply negative labels to yourself and those around you.
Labeling
You 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
When people assume they know what others are thinking and feeling, particularly about you
Mind Reading
A friend walks by without greeting you and your immediate thought is, "They must be upset with me." In reality, they just forgot their glasses and didn't see you.
Personalization
______ is type of therapy that helps individuals identify and reframe these distorted thought patterns to improve mood.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
You exaggerate the importance of your problems and shortcomings, or you minimize the importance of your desirable qualities.
Catastrophizing or Magnification
‘I feel terrified about going on airplanes, it must be very dangerous to fly.’
Emotional Reasoning
Taking things personally when they’re not connected to or caused by you at all.
Personalization
You stumble over words during a presentation or conversation and think, "I'm a total loser."
Labeling
_______ cognitive distortions with more ______ and _______thoughts will help you develop healthier perspectives and coping strategies to navigate challenges effectively.
Replacing cognitive distortions with more balanced and realistic will help you develop healthier perspectives and coping strategies to navigate challenges effectively.