Thinking Patterns
Future tripping or assuming something without having all the facts.
Lying by omission or commission
Avoidance strategy.
What is the British term for a nonmagical person?
Muggle
Blaming others or external elements for the things you've experienced.
Victim Stance
Perceiving something as more serious issue or, alternatively, not acknowledging the issue completely. Bigger or smaller than it really is.
Maximization or minimization
cognitive and behavioral efforts oriented toward denying, minimizing, or otherwise choosing not to deal directly with stressful demands
Avoidance
What type of animal does Harry accidentally set free while they're at the zoo?
A boa constrictor
Avoiding responsible behavior, finding responsible living boring.
Seek Excitement First
Thinking in absolutes, all or nothing!
Overgeneralization
Using sarcasm or teasing others
Aggression strategy
What are the three main characters names? (first and last)
Harry Potter
Ron Weasley
Hermoine Granger
Wanting instant gratification, not having a grasp of time, impulsive behavior.
Lack of Time Perspective
"My way or the highway," being stubborn.
Concrete thinking
Deliberately trying to confuse
Diversion strategy
What kind of creature is Fluffy?
A three-headed dog, it guards the Philosopher's Stone
We think no one else is like us or has experienced what we have.
Unique Person Stance
Not using wise mind, pathos and no logos.
Emotional reasoning
Avoidance strategy
What is the name of the school newspaper at Hogwarts?
The Daily Prophet