Negative Thoughts & Cognitive Biases Quiz
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Which category of cognitive bias is characterized by extreme thinking, such as dichotomous (black/white) thinking?

  • Relying on Intuition
  • Self-reproach
  • Extreme Thinking (correct)
  • Selective Attention

    • What is an example of unrealistic expectations/high standards?

  • Worrying about making a fool of oneself
  • Believing that getting a raise is not a big achievement (correct)
  • Thinking that others should have called earlier
  • Feeling hopeless because of a bad day

    • Which category of cognitive bias involves over-generalization and mental filtering?

  • Extreme Thinking
  • Relying on Intuition
  • Selective Attention (correct)
  • Self-reproach

    • What is an example of disqualifying the positive?

    <p>Thinking that others do better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of cognitive bias involves magnification and minimization?

    <p>Extreme Thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of jumping to conclusions?

    <p>Assuming someone hates your shirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of cognitive bias involves emotional reasoning?

    <p>Relying on Intuition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of taking things personally?

    <p>Feeling affected by others' moods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of cognitive bias involves fortune telling?

    <p>Relying on Intuition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of catastrophizing?

    <p>Thinking the house will burn down because the iron might not be turned off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cognitive Biases

    • All-or-Nothing Thinking: Characterized by extreme thinking, such as dichotomous (black/white) thinking.
    • Unrealistic Expectations/High Standards: An example is expecting oneself to be perfect, never making mistakes, or having flawless performances.

    Cognitive Distortions

    • Overgeneralization: Involves over-generalization and mental filtering, where a person takes one instance or event and applies it to all similar situations.
    • Disqualifying the Positive: An example is when someone dismisses or downplays their achievements or positive experiences, and only focuses on the negative aspects.

    Magnification and Minimization

    • Cognitive Bias: Involves magnification and minimization, where a person exaggerates or downplays the importance or significance of events or situations.
    • Jumping to Conclusions: An example is when someone assumes or jumps to conclusions without having all the facts, and makes judgments based on incomplete information.

    Emotional Reasoning

    • Cognitive Bias: Involves emotional reasoning, where a person assumes that their feelings or emotions reflect the way things really are.
    • Taking Things Personally: An example is when someone over-identifies with their emotions, and takes everything as a personal attack or criticism.

    Fortune Telling and Catastrophizing

    • Cognitive Bias: Involves fortune telling, where a person predicts the future without sufficient evidence or facts.
    • Catastrophizing: An example is when someone expects the worst-case scenario, and anticipates disaster or tragedy without any logical basis.

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    Test your knowledge on negative automatic thoughts and cognitive biases with this quiz. Learn about extreme thinking, dichotomous thinking, unrealistic expectations, and more. Challenge yourself to identify common negative thought patterns and improve your mental well-being.

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