Chapter 8 Flashcards
Debilitative Emotions
Emotions of high intensity and long duration that prevents a person from functioning effectively
Facilitative Emotions
Emotions that contribute to effective functioning
Self-Talk
The nonvocal, internal monologue that is our process of thinking
Rumination
Recurrent thoughts not demanded by the immediate environment
Social Conventions
Customs, such as table manners and rituals of social interaction, that
are determined solely by consensus. Distinguished from moral imperatives and matters
of personal choice.
Fallacy of Perfection
The irrational belief that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill
Fallacy of Approval
The irrational belief that it is vital to win the approval of virtually every person with whom a communicator interacts
Fallacy of Should
The irrational belief that people should behave in the most desirable way, based on the inability to distinguish between what is and what should be
Fallacy of Causation
The irrational belief that emotions are caused by others and not by the person who has them.
Fallacy of Helplessness
The irrational belief that satisfaction in life is determined by forces beyond one’s control
Fallacy of Overgeneralization
Irrational beliefs in which (1) conclusions (usually negative)are based on limited evidence, or (2) communicators exaggerate their shortcomings.
Fallacy of Catastrophic Expectations
The irrational belief that the worse possible outcome will probably occur
