#1
Which of the following best describes cognitive restructuring?
A technique to change irrational beliefs and thought patterns
ExplanationTechnique addressing irrational beliefs and thoughts.
#2
Which cognitive distortion involves seeing situations in black and white categories with no middle ground?
All-or-nothing thinking
ExplanationThinking in extremes, without considering middle ground.
#3
In cognitive restructuring, what is the purpose of identifying cognitive distortions?
To challenge and replace them with more realistic thoughts
ExplanationIdentifying and replacing distorted thoughts for realistic ones.
#4
Which cognitive distortion involves focusing on the negative aspects while ignoring the positive?
Discounting the positive
ExplanationIgnoring positive aspects and emphasizing negatives.
#5
Which cognitive distortion involves predicting negative outcomes without evidence?
Fortune telling
ExplanationPredicting negative events without factual basis.
#6
What is the term for the cognitive distortion where one takes responsibility for events beyond their control?
Personalization
ExplanationAttributing events beyond control to personal responsibility.
#7
Which cognitive distortion involves believing that one's feelings are true without considering evidence?
Emotional reasoning
ExplanationConsidering feelings as evidence without factual basis.
#8
What is the term for the cognitive distortion where one exaggerates the importance of negative events?
Catastrophizing
ExplanationExaggerating the significance of negative events.
#9
What is the term for the cognitive distortion where one assumes others are thinking negatively about them?
Mind reading
ExplanationAssuming others hold negative thoughts about oneself.
#10
Which cognitive distortion involves believing that one's emotions dictate reality?
Emotional reasoning
ExplanationBelieving emotions shape the perception of reality.
#11
Which cognitive distortion involves believing that one's feelings are a reliable guide for decision making?
Emotional reasoning
ExplanationRelying on feelings as a guide for decision-making.