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What is black or white thinking and how can it affect a person's decision-making?
What is black or white thinking and how can it affect a person's decision-making?
Black or white thinking is the oversimplification of situations into extremes of right or wrong, which can lead to rigid decision-making and hinder a person's ability to see nuances.
Explain the concept of catastrophising and provide an example.
Explain the concept of catastrophising and provide an example.
Catastrophising is amplifying negative outcomes and expecting the worst possible result, such as fearing that not getting full marks will ruin one's future.
What does emotional reasoning entail and how can it alter one's perception of events?
What does emotional reasoning entail and how can it alter one's perception of events?
Emotional reasoning involves basing thoughts and judgments solely on feelings rather than facts, leading a person to believe that if they feel bad, everything will go wrong.
How does fortune-telling differ from realistic predictions, and why can it be harmful?
How does fortune-telling differ from realistic predictions, and why can it be harmful?
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Describe labelling and its impact on self-esteem.
Describe labelling and its impact on self-esteem.
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What is absolute thinking and how does it differ from realistic expectations?
What is absolute thinking and how does it differ from realistic expectations?
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Explain overgeneralisation and its potential consequences.
Explain overgeneralisation and its potential consequences.
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What is self-blaming, and how might it distort an individual's view of responsibility?
What is self-blaming, and how might it distort an individual's view of responsibility?
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Study Notes
Irrational Beliefs
- Black or White: People see the world in extremes (e.g., good or bad, right or wrong). They oversimplify situations.
- Catastrophizing: Individuals expect the worst possible consequences and amplify negative aspects. They worry excessively about potential disasters.
- Emotional Reasoning: Decisions and conclusions are based solely on feelings, disregarding objective analysis. A single negative experience can lead to negative thoughts about everything.
- Fortune-Telling: People predict negative futures and believe things will only worsen.
- Labeling: Individuals or others are categorized with negative labels, often based on limited evidence.
- Absolute Thinking: Situations are viewed in absolute terms (always, never, definitely). Emotional responses dictate the expected outcomes, ignoring reality.
- Overgeneralization: A single negative event leads to sweeping conclusions about a whole situation.
- Focusing on Negative Information: Individuals concentrate on negative aspects, underestimating or ignoring positive experiences. They often downplay successes.
- Self-Blaming: People take the sole responsibility for negative events, even if others are involved. They ignore external factors.
Examples of Irrational Beliefs
- Academic Failure: "If I don't get good grades, I'll never get into a good university."
- Social Rejection: "They won't like me, so I'm an unlikeable person."
- Personal Failure: "I must get a perfect score or I will be a loser"
- Unfortunate Circumstances: "I was born with bad luck."
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Explore the common cognitive distortions known as irrational beliefs. This quiz covers concepts like catastrophizing, emotional reasoning, and overgeneralization. Understand how these beliefs impact perception and decision-making in everyday life.
