Cognitive Distortions
These are inaccurate or irrational thoughts that can influence how we perceive ourselves
What are Cognitive Distortions?
________ focuses on how you evaluate your own qualities and abilities.
What is Self-Esteem?
This is the driving force behind our actions.
What is Motivation?
________ and _________ can be used as motivators for setting goals.
What is "Value" and "Strengths"?
True or False: Bananas are Radioactive.
True: they contain potassium, which is a naturally radioactive element
__________, __________, __________, and ___________ are some reasons why we experience distorted thinking.
What is Survival, Negativity, Mental Health/Trauma, and External Factors?
________ precedes ________.
What is "Self-Worth precedes "Self-Esteem"?
This type of motivation comes from the desire to engage in activity for rewards, praise, or to avoid negative consequences.
What is Extrinsic Motivation?
The "S" in this goal setting technique stands for _____.
What is "Specific"?
True or False: The brain is the fattest organ.
True: the brain is composed of 60% fat, making it the fattest organ in the body
This cognitive distortion focuses only on the negative aspects of a situation and ignores the positive aspects.
What is "Mental Filter"?
This is the fundamental belief in your inherent value as a person, regardless of external factors.
What is Self-Worth?
These are referred to as "The 4 C's" of intrinsic motivation.
What is "Challenge, Curiosity, Control, and Context"?
These goals are typically achievable in one year or less.
What are "Short Term Goals"?
True or False: Avocados are a Vegetable.
False: they are a fruit, primarily falling into the category of "berries"
This cognitive distortion views situations as extreme or "black and white".
What is "All or Nothing"?
These two things can damage both your self-esteem and your self-worth.
What is Shame and Guilt?
We discussed the importance of aligning motivation with your values. Name two reasons we discussed.
What is "Increased Motivation, Improved Decision-Making, Stronger Relationships, and Personal Growth?"
When you achieve these goals, you can live and long fulfilling life and improve your well-being.
What are "Long Term Goals"?
It would take ___ minutes to fall to the center of the Earth.
What is "19"?
These are the steps that we can take to challenge distorted thinking (Hint: there are 5 steps that we discussed)
What is "Identify, Challenge, Reframe, Practice Mindfulness, Seek Help"?
We discussed numerous ways you can improve your self-esteem. Name four that we discussed.
What are Self-Compassion, Realistic Goals, Positive Self-Talk, Acceptance/Forgiveness, Self-care, Support Systems, Mindfulness, Accept Compliments, Focus on Strengths, Acceptance of Imperfections, Engage in Prosocial Activities, Limit Comparisons, and/or Therapy?
These are the six stages you go through to change your behavior.
What is "Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Termination"?
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for in S.M.A.R.T. goals?
What is "Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound?"
No number before 1,000 contains the letter "___"
What is "A"?