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Basic Thinking Errors
What is the definition?
What error is this an example of?
Name these Errors
Self-Control Techniques
100
I avoid taking responsibility for my actions. Everything is some else's fault.
What is Blaming
100

 Justifying or excuse making

Focusing on the "reasons" why we did or didn't do something we were supposed to. 

100
Why do I have to do counseling? She was the one who made me mad and now everyone thinks I'm a "bad kid" and I can't do anything I want. 

What is victim stance.

100
I try to make my actions look less wrong by comparing to something worse. I make my actions look insignificant.
What is Minimizing.
100

Focusing on a positive thought or responsible action rather than dwelling on negative thoughts.

What is Tunnel Vision?

200
Flat out saying something that you know is not true. 

What is Lying?

200

 Minimizing

What is when we try to make something seem less than it is?

200

I couldn't do my assignment because I didn't have time.

What is the "I didn't have time" excuse. 

200

"I wasn't thinking, I was too angry"; "I was so stressed, I forgot about the rule."

What is diminished capacity syndrome.

200

 Having a negative thought and flipping it into a positive.

What is Stop-Flip?

300

I know what is really going on, but I act as if I don't so I can avoid the situation at hand.

What is Avoidance. 

300

Me, Me, Me

What is Doing or saying things JUST to get people to praise me. 
300

I'm in foster care, I should be treated differently and have more privileges. 

What is entitlement? 

300

When we say or act like we cannot do something, when the truth is we don't want to do it. 

What is Acting Helpless or "I can't?"

300
When you have a negative/criminal though, put your mind on fast forward to the part where you are held accountable for your actions.
What is Punishment Scene.
400

I'm just going to pretend that is not true.

What is Denial.

400

 Universals or "absolutes"

 What are "always", "never", "every time"

400

I can't follow the safety plan, it's a lot of work and it's too hard. 

What is Acting Helpless or "I can't"

400

I did it because I don't have anyone, I was depressed and no one loves me. 

What is Victim Stance?

400

What is Asking your self questions about the reality of the situation.

What is a Reality Check?

500

I feel more important or deserving others even though I have done nothing to earn it.

Me Me Me… (aka Entitlement)

500

 "Distant Elephants"

What is avoiding controlling impulsive behaviors? Or not thinking about the consequences of our actions. 

500
"I know they don't love me because they treat me different then Ava."

What is Assuming.

500

When we believe everything will work out if we want it enough. "I'm too good to get caught."

What is Magical Thinking or Super-Optimism?

500

Imagine your thoughts are being broadcast on a loud speaker or imagining those around you can hear your negative thoughts.

What is Thought broadcasting?