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What does the basic assumption of Cognitive Theory state?
What does the basic assumption of Cognitive Theory state?
- What we think affects the way we feel and behave. (correct)
- Personal beliefs are solely responsible for emotional responses.
- Emotions are independent of thoughts.
- Cultural beliefs have no impact on individual behavior.
In the ABC model, what does 'A' represent?
In the ABC model, what does 'A' represent?
- Activating event (correct)
- Awareness
- Assessment
- Action
Which of the following is an example of an irrational belief regarding perfection?
Which of the following is an example of an irrational belief regarding perfection?
- It's okay to be imperfect.
- I can learn from my errors.
- I am flawless! (correct)
- Everyone makes mistakes sometimes.
How are superstitious beliefs defined in relation to irrational beliefs?
How are superstitious beliefs defined in relation to irrational beliefs?
What type of irrational belief describes viewing wrongdoers as inherently evil?
What type of irrational belief describes viewing wrongdoers as inherently evil?
Which irrational belief involves the idea that things must always go your way?
Which irrational belief involves the idea that things must always go your way?
What characteristic is shared by individuals identified as 'Escape Artists'?
What characteristic is shared by individuals identified as 'Escape Artists'?
What does the 'D' in the ABC model stand for?
What does the 'D' in the ABC model stand for?
What is a common consequence of holding irrational beliefs about external events?
What is a common consequence of holding irrational beliefs about external events?
Which irrational belief aligns with the notion that one must have approval from others?
Which irrational belief aligns with the notion that one must have approval from others?
What does the irrational belief 'What is good yesterday is also good today' imply?
What does the irrational belief 'What is good yesterday is also good today' imply?
Which irrational belief involves viewing problems as requiring immediate solutions?
Which irrational belief involves viewing problems as requiring immediate solutions?
What is the essence of the belief 'I can achieve happiness by inertia'?
What is the essence of the belief 'I can achieve happiness by inertia'?
Which type of irrational thinking involves viewing situations in only two extreme categories?
Which type of irrational thinking involves viewing situations in only two extreme categories?
What does excessive responsibility in irrational thinking imply?
What does excessive responsibility in irrational thinking imply?
What does the belief 'I am at the center of everyone’s attention' indicate about self-perception?
What does the belief 'I am at the center of everyone’s attention' indicate about self-perception?
Which irrational belief suggests a need for certainty to feel comfortable?
Which irrational belief suggests a need for certainty to feel comfortable?
How does overgeneralization affect a person's understanding of situations?
How does overgeneralization affect a person's understanding of situations?
What does the term 'magnification' refer to in the context of irrational thinking?
What does the term 'magnification' refer to in the context of irrational thinking?
Which irrational belief suggests that past influences must dictate current feelings?
Which irrational belief suggests that past influences must dictate current feelings?
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Basic Assumption of Cognitive Theory
Basic Assumption of Cognitive Theory
Our thoughts significantly influence our emotions and actions. It's a core principle in understanding how our minds work.
What is an Irrational Belief?
What is an Irrational Belief?
A thought pattern that leads to negative consequences and is not based on logic or evidence.
What is a Personal Irrational Belief?
What is a Personal Irrational Belief?
A belief that is influenced by personal experiences and interpretations. It's unique to an individual.
What is a Superstitious Belief?
What is a Superstitious Belief?
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What is a Stereotype?
What is a Stereotype?
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Irrational Belief: 'I need others' approval'
Irrational Belief: 'I need others' approval'
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Irrational Belief: 'I must be perfect'
Irrational Belief: 'I must be perfect'
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Irrational Belief: 'Bad people deserve punishment'
Irrational Belief: 'Bad people deserve punishment'
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Irrational Belief: 'Things must go my way'
Irrational Belief: 'Things must go my way'
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Irrational Belief: 'External events cause my unhappiness'
Irrational Belief: 'External events cause my unhappiness'
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Past Influences Present
Past Influences Present
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Dichotomous Thinking
Dichotomous Thinking
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Overgeneralization
Overgeneralization
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Magnification
Magnification
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Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary Inference
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Selective Abstraction
Selective Abstraction
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Excessive Responsibility
Excessive Responsibility
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Self-References
Self-References
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Study Notes
Cognitive Theory
- What we think affects how we feel and behave.
- Irrational beliefs are personal (e.g., "If I fail the test, I am stupid").
- Superstitious beliefs are cultural (e.g., "If I see a black cat, I'll meet an accident").
- Stereotypes are cultural (e.g., "Black people are criminals").
Irrational Beliefs (Albert Ellis)
- A = activating event: Triggering event
- B = belief formation: Belief about activating event
- C = consequence: Emotional and behavioural response to belief
- D = dispute of irrational belief: Challenging the irrational belief
- E = effectiveness of new belief: Evaluating the new belief's effectiveness
- F = feeling after new belief: The emotional response after challenging the irrational belief
Types of Irrational Beliefs
- Pleasers: Need to please everyone
- Perfectionists: Must be unfailingly competent and perfect
- Avengers: People who harm you deserve punishment
- Feelers: Catastrophic when things don't go as planned
- Blamers: External events cause most human misery and you lack control
- Escapists: Avoid facing life's difficulties
- Gullibles: Must be preoccupied and upset about dangerous events
- Sentimentals: Past experiences must dictate present feelings and behaviours
- Intolerants: People and things must turn out better; failures are terrible
- Passives: Happiness comes from passivity and inaction
- Organizers: Need a high degree of order and certainty to feel comfortable
- Grade-conscious: Worth is based on performance and approval
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Dive into the concepts of cognitive theory and explore how our thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors. This quiz examines irrational beliefs as defined by Albert Ellis and categorizes different types of irrational thinking patterns. Test your understanding of these psychological concepts through engaging questions.
