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What does a high score on the Cognitive Distortions Scale indicate?
What does a high score on the Cognitive Distortions Scale indicate?
- An increased sense of control
- Frequent negative thoughts and feelings (correct)
- A positive self-image
- A tendency to ignore personal problems
Which of the following behaviors is NOT assessed by the Cognitive Distortions Scale?
Which of the following behaviors is NOT assessed by the Cognitive Distortions Scale?
- Feeling hopeless about the future
- Expecting negative treatment from others
- Blaming others for one's problems (correct)
- Criticizing oneself
Which item on the scale relates to self-worth?
Which item on the scale relates to self-worth?
- Putting yourself down (correct)
- Thinking things will never be very good for you
- Feeling helpless to improve your situation
- The world seeming dangerous
What might it suggest if an individual frequently feels like they have no control over their life as indicated on the scale?
What might it suggest if an individual frequently feels like they have no control over their life as indicated on the scale?
In the context of the Cognitive Distortions Scale, what does self-blame typically reflect?
In the context of the Cognitive Distortions Scale, what does self-blame typically reflect?
What does it indicate when someone often feels that they have no control over their life?
What does it indicate when someone often feels that they have no control over their life?
Which statement best reflects a negative self-perception?
Which statement best reflects a negative self-perception?
What does expecting bad news suggest about a person's outlook?
What does expecting bad news suggest about a person's outlook?
How might the belief that bad things will always happen relate to a person's emotional state?
How might the belief that bad things will always happen relate to a person's emotional state?
What is a likely consequence of feeling guilt about something done to you?
What is a likely consequence of feeling guilt about something done to you?
Flashcards
Blaming yourself
Blaming yourself
A negative thought pattern where you attribute things to your own flaws rather than external factors.
Feeling helpless
Feeling helpless
The belief that you have no influence on events that happen to you.
Lack of Control
Lack of Control
A pervasive feeling of lack of control over your circumstances.
Hopelessness
Hopelessness
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Self Criticism
Self Criticism
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Expecting Bad News
Expecting Bad News
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Feeling Unworthy
Feeling Unworthy
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Shame
Shame
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Study Notes
Cognitive Distortions Scale (CDS)
- This is a self-report measure designed to assess the frequency of cognitive distortions.
- Participants rate how often they've experienced each distortion in the past month.
- The scale includes statements related to self-criticism, blame, helplessness, hopelessness, and expectations of negative treatment from others.
- The scale evaluates the frequency of each cognitive distortion, ranging from "Never" to "Very Often".
- Questions cover various aspects of negative thought patterns, including self-criticism, blaming, and hopelessness.
- The scale aims to identify and quantify cognitive distortions affecting individuals' psychological well-being.
- It assesses cognitive distortions across different domains, like interpersonal relationships, self-perception, and future expectations.
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Description
This quiz assesses the frequency of cognitive distortions using a self-report measure. Participants will rate their experiences related to self-criticism, blame, and hopelessness over the past month. The goal is to identify and quantify these negative thought patterns that can affect psychological well-being.
