This document discusses cognitive distortions, which are irrational thought patterns that can influence emotions and behaviors. Some examples of cognitive distortions mentioned include all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, magnification and minimization, jumping to conclusions, labeling, and personalization. Cognitive distortions often involve subjective judgments, ignoring evidence, and making assumptions without facts.

1. Black & White
Absolute Terms
Always
All-Or-Nothing Thinking
Continually Every
Disqualifying Positive Example
Reject Positive Never
Subjective Reality No Alternative
Mountain our of Molehill Specific Case Wide Generalization
Overgeneralization
Exaggerate Positive Magnification & Minimization Single Event Never Ending Defeat
Other People Depression
Understate Negative Specific
Part of Event
Worst Outcome Focus On Catastrophizing Negative
Focus On
Intuitions Mental Filter Small Imperfection Clothing
Decision Based On
I Fell Therefore It Is Personal Feeling Single Negative Drop of Ink Discolours Water
Emotional Reasoning
Objective Rationale Ignore Positive
Not On
Evidence Negative Without Supporting Facts
Behavior Little
Cognitive Distortion Evidence
Event Explain None
Jumping to Conclusions
General Name Based On Mind Reading Assumptions
Labeling & Mislabelling
Overgeneralization Exaggerating
Fortune Telling
Absolute Predict Events Before They Happen
Terms
Unchangeable Should Be Or Should Not Be
Personal Responsibility Ought to Be Or Must Be
No Control Event Personalization Rigid Rules Always Apply
This is All My Fault Should Statements Emotional Consequence Guilt
Anger
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Towards Others Frustration
Resentment
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