Cognitive distortion with CBT animals

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows overgeneralization?

• It is going to happen again

• What if...

• It is not my fault

• It is all your fault

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows the need to be right?

• You are wrong

• I should have done better

• Nothing good ever happens

• I am stupid

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows labeling?

• Nothing good happened

• I am right!

• I am a failure

• It is your fault

Open Ended

How can recognizing and understanding cognitive distortions like those shown in CBT Animals help improve emotional well-being?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cognitive distortions involves thinking things are going to be way worse than they really are?

• Catastrophizing

• Filtering

• Labeling

• Jumping to Conclusion

Multiple Choice

Which animal represents the cognitive distortion of 'Blaming' in CBT Animals?

• Bird

• Fish

• Whale

• Shark

Open Ended

How can you use fact sheets to teach about cognitive distortions in a classroom setting?

Multiple Choice

Which wise words are associated with the Blaming Bird in the CBT Animals fact sheet?

• Take responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings, and actions

• Try to find positives in every day

• Learn from your mistakes without feeling regret

• Notice what the other person is really saying

Open Ended

Explain how the concept of 'Filtering' can affect someone's perception of events. Use examples from the CBT Animals materials.

Multiple Select

Select all the positive self-talk statements that could help defeat the negative thought 'It is all bad.'

• Everything will be okay

• I will pay attention to all details

• There are 'shades of gray'

• I am in control of my own feelings

Multiple Choice

Which cognitive distortion involves giving control of your feelings to something or someone outside of you?

• Catastrophizing

• Labeling

• External Control Fallacy

• Personalization

Multiple Choice

What is a helpful way to cope when you find yourself thinking about the worst possible outcome in a situation?

• Ignore the thought completely

• Remind yourself that it will be okay

• Blame someone else for your feelings

• Assume the worst will happen

Open Ended

How do the concepts of 'Personalization' and 'Labeling' differ in the way they affect self-perception?

Multiple Select

Which cognitive distortions from the fact sheets can lead to difficulties in relationships? Select all that apply.

• External Control Fallacy

• Catastrophizing

• Personalization

• Right

Multiple Choice

Which of the following thoughts is most associated with 'Right Richard'?

• I have to be right

• It is not my fault

• I made a mistake

• Its not fair

Open Ended

What is overgeneralization, and how can it affect your thoughts and feelings?

Open Ended

What is a conclusion, and why is it important to question your assumptions about what others are thinking or what will happen?

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows External Control Fallacy?

• I am a loser

• It is all my fault

• You made me do it!

• My day has been all bad

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows catastrophizing?

• What if....

• I know what they are thinking

• You never..

• I am unlovable

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows filtering?

• Nothing ever goes right

• I am dumb

• It is not fair

• Ya, but...

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows personalization?

• It is my fault

• I should have...

• This is going to be horrible

• I am stupid!

Open Ended

Change this thought to a positive self-talk: "Because my friend didn’t want to play, I know I did something wrong."

Multiple Choice

Which of these thoughts shows black and white thinking?

• This is not fair

• What if...

• This day has been all bad

• You make me so mad

Multiple Choice

Which positive self-talk statement would best defeat the negative thought associated with 'Catastrophizing'?

• Everything will be okay

• I am in control of my actions

• It is not my fault

• I cannot read other people's minds

Open Ended

Reflecting on the CBT Animals, which cognitive distortion do you think you encounter most often in your daily life and how might you challenge it?