Cycle 9 - Flashcard Set 3
What is mind reading?
The belief that we know what someone is thinking, feeling, and intending to do based on their facial expressions, words, tone, and body language.
Why do those with borderline personality disorder tend to use mind reading?
To protect themselves from being hurt or rejected.
What has research found about those with severe BPD symptoms and detecting neutral faces?
They are less accurate at detecting neutral faces and tend to perceive them as negative.
What types of faces are those with severe BPD symptoms more attuned to?
Faces that indicate interpersonal rejection, fear, sadness, disgust, and anger.
What does it mean when those with BPD misread neutral emotions as negative?
It fills their bucket of negativity more than is actually present.
What are the consequences of mind reading for individuals with BPD?
It can cause misunderstandings and failed relationships.
What is a hard concept for those with BPD to learn and accept?
That negative emotions do not always indicate a harmful intent.
What is mind reading considered as?
A cognitive distortion that reinforces BPD beliefs, behaviors, and patterns.
What should individuals do to combat mind reading?
Stop, listen, observe, think, and calmly reason how to respond.
What is key to making better choices and accurately perceiving those around you?
Slowing down.
What is necessary to replace maladaptive patterns with adaptive and helpful patterns?
Skill-building.
What does skill-building take?
Time and practice.
