#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of confirmation bias?
Interpreting evidence in a way that confirms existing beliefs
ExplanationConfirmation bias involves interpreting evidence to fit existing beliefs.
#2
Which cognitive distortion involves viewing situations in extreme black-and-white terms?
Polarized thinking
ExplanationPolarized thinking is characterized by extreme black-and-white viewpoints.
#3
What is a common characteristic of a delusion?
It is a fixed false belief
ExplanationDelusions are characterized by fixed false beliefs.
#4
Which term refers to the tendency to perceive and believe things that are not true or real?
Fantasy
ExplanationFantasy involves believing in things that are not true or real.
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of thought blocking?
Abrupt interruption or cessation of speech
ExplanationThought blocking is marked by sudden interruptions or cessation of speech.
#6
What is anosognosia?
The inability to recognize one's own mental illness
ExplanationAnosognosia is the inability to acknowledge one's own mental illness.
#7
Which cognitive distortion involves seeing situations in terms of only one negative aspect, while ignoring all other positive aspects?
Discounting the positive
ExplanationDiscounting the positive is ignoring positive aspects of situations.
#8
Which cognitive distortion involves believing that one's emotional state reflects objective reality?
Emotional reasoning
ExplanationEmotional reasoning is believing emotions reflect objective reality.
#9
What distinguishes tangential thinking from linear thinking?
Tangential thinking involves unrelated digressions.
ExplanationTangential thinking involves going off-topic with unrelated digressions.
#10
What is a common characteristic of disorganized thinking?
Frequent use of neologisms
ExplanationDisorganized thinking often involves making up new words.
#11
What distinguishes flight of ideas from loosening of associations?
Flight of ideas involves rapid speech while loosening of associations involves disconnected and fragmented thoughts.
ExplanationFlight of ideas is characterized by rapid speech, while loosening of associations involves disconnected thoughts.
#12
What distinguishes thought insertion from thought withdrawal?
Thought insertion involves believing that external forces are controlling one's thoughts, while thought withdrawal involves feeling that one's thoughts are being removed.
ExplanationThought insertion is believing external forces control thoughts, thought withdrawal is feeling thoughts are being taken away.
#13
What is a characteristic of thought broadcasting?
Believing that others can hear one's thoughts
ExplanationThought broadcasting involves believing others can hear one's thoughts.
#14
What is a characteristic of thought withdrawal?
Feeling that one's thoughts are being removed by external entities
ExplanationThought withdrawal involves feeling thoughts are being taken away by external entities.