Act It
Out!
Out!
Act out a scenario with another member of the group to show what a DOWNPLAYING thinking error
looks/sounds like.
Free Response
True or False: This is a thinking error.
"I failed one test, so I'm going to fail every test"
False!
The COG main phase providers come to your dorm. You immediately think you're not
getting into main phase. What is this an example of?
Jumping to conclusions
Act out a scenario with another member of the group to show what an AVOIDING thinking error
looks/sounds like.
Free response
True or False: The statement "I don't steal-I only take stuff that's lying around"
is an example of downplaying.
True!
You parent tells you "I'm sorry I'm such a terrible parent" when you bring up a concern
with them.
Acting helpless
Act out a scenario with another member of the group to show what a JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS thinking error
looks/sounds like.
Free response!
True or False: “I don't need to follow the classroom rules because I'm the teacher's favorite student.”
True — This is an example of the feeling special thinking error because the person believes they deserve different treatment from others.
Someone disagrees with your opinion, and you say, “They've completely disrespected me!”
Overreacting!
Act out a scenario with another member of the group to show what a ACTING HELPLESS thinking error
looks/sounds like.
Free response!
True or False: If you have a negative thought, it is always a thinking error.
False — Negative thoughts can be realistic and based on facts.
“I wouldn't have broken the rule if everyone else hadn't been doing it.”
Blaming!
Act out a scenario with another member of the group to show what a FEELING SPECIAL thinking error
looks/sounds like.
Free response!
True or False: Being nice to someone you don't like is an example of DECIEVING thinking
error.
False! Just because you are being nice, does not mean you are lying!
I got angry, and I had to take my anger out on something, so I decided to break my glasses
Minimization