Catastrophic Thinking Flashcards
1
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What is catastrophic thinking
A
Magnification of a single fact to its extreme
2
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What is an example of catastrophic thinking
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Misinterpreting bodily sensations
3
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What is catastrophic misinterpretations of bodily sensations
A
Cognitive bias towards accepting a more threatening view of bodily sensations
Leads to a vicious cycle - the perceived threat leads to an escalation of anxiety symptoms
4
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What is catastrophic thinking a symptom of
A
- GAD
2. Panic disorder
