Cognitive Distortions Flashcards
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Cognitive distortions
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Faulty, biased and irrational ways of thinking that mean individuals perceive themselves, other people and the world inaccurately and usually negatively.
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Hostile attribution bias
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The tendency to judge ambiguous situations or actions of others as aggressive and/or threatening when they may not be.
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Minimalisation
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A type of deception that involves downplaying the significance of an event or emotion. A common strategy when dealing with guilt.
