Types 1
This is when we see things in black and white categories. There is no grey area.
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking
(All or Nothing Allie)
This is when we use insulting one word labels to describe self or someone else.
What is Labeling
(Labeling Lester)
A student feels like a failure because they got an A- and not an A+
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking
"I will never understand Algebra"
Examples:
"I can always ask for help."
"I just don't understand it all YET. I will keep trying"
What does A.N.T. stand for?
What is "Automatic Negative Thoughts"
This is when we see a single negative event as a part of a never-ending streak of failure. We use words like "always" and "never.".
What is Overgeneralization
(Overgeneralizing Ollie)
This is when we blame others for problems and refuse to take responsibility
Blaming
(Blaming Betty)
She did not say anything about my new haircut. She must think it is ugly!
What is Mind Reading
I should get called on because I had my had raised longer than anybody else
Examples: "If I get called on great, if not, that's OK."
"I understand I won't be called on every time."
True or False: We should always believe our Automatic Negative thoughts
What is FALSE
Focus is on the "worst case scenario." Makes small problems seem like BIG problems
Catastrophizing
(Catastrophizing Cammie)
Says people are doing things on purpose instead of accepting that accidents happen.
What is Personalization
(Personalization Pete)
When a student wasn't the first one to finish a math problem, they think, "I should be the first one done."
What is the Fallacy of Should
He didn't say Hi to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did.
"There are many reasons why he did not say Hi to me. It's probably not personal."
"I will check in with him later and make sure everything is ok"
Types of statements that make us feel pressured or guilty. They cause us to create unrealistic expectations for ourselves
What are "Should" statements.
This is when we guess the thoughts of others.
What is Mind Reading
(Mind Reading Marty)
Makes a Big deal seem like a Little deal; keeps you from feeling proud of yourself for an accomplishment
What is Minimization
(Minimizing Maddie)
After doing well on a test, a student thinks they got the good grade only because they were lucky
What is Minimization
"I got the answer wrong. I am so STUPID!"
Examples:
"Mistakes are a part of learning. I don't have to get everything right."
"It's just a mistake. No big deal. Nobody is right all the time."
True or False - The best way to make A.N.T.'s go away is to CHALLENGE them and look for the EVIDENCE
What is TRUE
This is when we pick out one negative detail in a situation and dwell on it exclusively.
What is Mental Filter
(Filtering Freddy)
This is when we focus on what we "should" or "shouldn't do, causing feelings of guilt or frustration
What is the Fallacy of Should
(Shoulda Steve)
A student got in trouble for hitting another student. She said, "It's not my fault. It's her fault for making me mad."
What is Blaming
"My mom is 10 minutes late! She must have been in a wreck!"
"Mom's running a little late. She's probably stuck in traffic."
This is a big word that means that you are never too old to learn new things. Your brain is able to create new "pathways"
What is Neuroplasticity