true/false
Our thoughts shape how we experience the world.
True
The inability to cope with doubt or ambiguity.
Intolerance of uncertainty
inability to tolerate feelings like anxiety, guilt, shame, or discomfort, leading to avoidance or compulsions to suppress them.
Intolerance of unwanted emotions
In this case, someone with OCD might think, “If I
imagine harming someone, it means I want to hurt them, and I’m a bad person.
Thought-action fusion
Each of these cognitive distortions can occur on their own, or in ______.
Combinations
or similar answer
Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that can skew how you perceive situations
true
exaggerating the likelihood or severity of potential dangers
Overestimation of threat
the belief that things must feel “just right” to be acceptable; anything less is a failure.
The just-right error
OCD takes a small possibility and inflates it into a massive certainty
Overestimation of threat
it’s like your brain creates a ___ that shifts how you perceive the world around you
Lens or filter
Only those with mental illness experience these distortions occasionally.
False
Everyone on this planet has cognitive distortions
the belief that one’s actions—or inactions— have far-reaching consequences, even when this is unlikely.
Overestimation of responsibility
the belief that feelings reflect reality, such as thinking something is true just because you feel it.
Emotional reasoning
If I don’t perform this ritual, someone will die, and it will be my fault.
Overestimation of responsibility
Cognitive distortions can ____ OCD symptoms, making them even more disruptive to daily life.
Intensify
Another name for Cognitive Distortions is "Stinky Brain"
False
...I just made that up
the belief that thinking about something is as bad as doing it, or that having a thought means you want it to happen.
Thought-action fusion
rigid expectations about how things should be, leading to frustration or self-criticism when they’re not met.
"The Shoulds"
A person might avoid situations that could possibly trigger guilt, believing they can’t handle the emotion.
Intolerance of unwanted emotions
When you can spot them for what they are, you can start to change how much _____ they have over you.
Power or control
The first step towards managing cognitive distortions is to change them.
False
... its is to UNDERSTAND them. Cant change anything you do not understand
the belief that controlling or suppressing intrusive thoughts will prevent bad outcomes.
Need to control thoughts
the belief that rules apply differently and exclusively to oneself, leading to heightened self-judgment.
Specialness
It’s okay for others to make mistakes, but if I do, it’s unforgivable.
Specialness
these distortions don’t necessarily “cause” you to see reality inaccurately, but can filter your _____, focusing your attention on certain aspects of an experience while ____ others.
perspective, ignoring