Unhealthy Thinking Patterns
What is another name for "Black and White" thinking?
All-or-Nothing Thinking
T or F: Cost-Benefit Analysis involves listing the advantages and disadvantages of a thought, feeling, or behavior.
True
Can Core Beliefs be positive?
Yes. Core Beliefs are not always negative.
Can depression be a consequence of harmful core beliefs?
Yes, it can be a mental health problem or consequence.
"No one likes me" is an example of what category of harmful core beliefs?
Unlovability
"My family is the reason I drink" is an example of what kind of thinking?
Blaming
The Semantic Method
Noticing patterns about your thinking is not a way to challenge your negative core beliefs.
It IS a way to challenge your core beliefs. Noticing patterns in your thinking helps determine the types of thoughts you have and how often.
Excessive jealously is considered to be what type of problem?
An interpersonal problem.
"I am weak" is an example of what category of harmful core beliefs?
Helplessness
What is overgeneralization?
Coming to a general conclusion based on a single or few events.
What is the benefit of examining the evidence of your negative thinking patterns?
Instead of believing your negative thoughts are true, examining the evidence behind the thought can disprove it.
How do thoughts and mindsets affect our core beliefs?
It is what we hold to be true about our experiences which creates the core belief.
Substance Abuse is not a common consequence of harmful core beliefs.
Substance Abuse is a mental health problem that is a consequence from harmful core beliefs.
"I can't be fixed, I always hurt people" is an example of what category of harmful core beliefs?
Worthlessness
Give an example of Rationalizing.
"I worked hard, so I deserve a drink".
When you consider the factors that contribute to negative thinking patterns, what method are you using to untwist your thinking?
Re-attribution
How can you determine a trigger of a negative core belief?
Examine the origin of where the core belief first occurred.
Is difficulty trusting others is an interpersonal and mental health problem?
It is only an interpersonal problem.
"I am crazy and unstable. I have no hope, I'm so unwanted" is an example of what category of harmful core beliefs?
Unlovability
Describe what unhealthy thinking patterns are.
When a person experiences an unpleasant emotion (e.g., sadness, anxiety), that emotion is usually preceded by one or more unhelpful thoughts.
How do you practice "Thinking in Shades of Grey"?
Instead of thinking in all-or-nothing extremes, evaluate things on a range of 0 to 100.
What is cognitive reframing?
Examining cognitive distortions (things we think are true but aren't) and reframing the way we think using the untwisting methods.
Give an example of an interpersonal consequence of a harmful core belief.
1. Difficulty trusting others
2. Feelings of inadequacy in relationships
3. Excessive jealousy
4. Overly confrontational or aggressive
5. Putting other's needs above one's own needs
Create your own example of a core belief in the category of helplessness.
*Must create your own example*