Thoughts
The “T” in CBT stands for this
What are Thoughts
The “F” word in CBT is not a bad word, it’s this
What are Feelings?
The “B” in CBT stands for this.
What are Behaviors?
Thinking in extremes like “always” or “never.”
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
Taking deep breaths when stressed is an example of this.
What is relaxation / breathing exercise?
These are automatic and often go unchallenged.
What are automatic thoughts
Feeling “nervous” before a test is an example of this
What is anxiety?
Staying in bed all day when sad is an example of this.
What is avoidance behavior?
Assuming you know what someone else is thinking.
What is mind reading?
Writing down your thoughts to process emotions is this coping skill.
What is Journaling
Thinking “I’ll fail anyway, so why try?” is an example of this type of thought.
What is a negative thought / self-defeating thought?
In CBT, feelings are seen as connected to these two things.
What are thoughts and behaviors?
Doing the opposite of what your mood tells you is called this.
What is Opposite Action
Predicting the future negatively without evidence.
What is catastrophizing / fortune telling?
A CBT coping strategy that involves shifting attention to something else.
What is distraction
A core belief like “I’m not good enough” influences these.
What are automatic thoughts?
This word describes when feelings become too strong and cloud judgment.
What is being emotionally dysregulated, or emotion mind
Repeated behaviors that reduce anxiety in the short-term but reinforce it long-term are called this.
What are safety behaviors / compulsions?
Focusing only on the negative details and ignoring the positives.
What is mental filtering?
Listing things you’re grateful for is this skill.
What is practicing gratitude
This CBT technique involves asking “What evidence supports or challenges this thought?”
What is thought challenging / cognitive restructuring
Labeling emotions specifically (like “sad” vs. “lonely”) is called this skill
What is emotion identification / emotion differentiation?
Scheduling pleasant activities to improve mood is known as this CBT technique.
What is behavioral activation?
Believing everything is your fault even when it’s not
What is personalization?
Exposing yourself gradually to something you fear is called this.
What is exposure therapy / gradual exposure