Cognitive techniques - Summary Flashcards
1
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What are the main Cognitive biases?
A
- Extreme thinking
- Selective attention
- Relying on intuition
- Self-reproach
2
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What are the main Extreme Thinking cognitive biases?
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- Dichotomous thinking
- Unrealistic expectations / high standards
- Catastrophisation
3
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What are the main “Selective attention” cognitive biases?
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- Over-generalisation
- Mental filter
- Disqualifying the positive
- Magnification and Minimisation
4
Q
What are the main “Relying on intuition” cognitive biases?
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- Jumping to conclusions
2. Emotional reasoning
5
Q
What are the main “Self-reproach” cognitive biases?
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- Taking things personally
- Self-blame or self-criticism
- Name-calling
6
Q
What is “decentring”?
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The ability to view cognitions as mental events rather than as expressions of reality as a core component of cognitive therapy. The client stands back and observes, recognising that a thought is not a fact, is an opinion.
