Thinking Traps

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

My friend didn't say hello when I passed her on the street. She's so rude. She doesn't like me anymore.

• Mental Filter

• Mind Reading

• Overgeneralizing

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

I wanted to go to the beach, but now it's raining! This always happens to me. I never get to do fun things!

• Black and White Thinking

• Overgeneralizing

• Should Statement

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

I should be able to handle this without getting upset and crying.

• Emotional Reasoning

• Labeling

• Should Statement

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

I made a mistake at work. My boss asked me to fix it. My boss is a total jerk.

• Fortune Telling

• Mental Filter

• Labeling

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

I've been studying hard, but I know that I'm going to fail my test tomorrow anyways.

• Fortune Telling

• Black and White Thinking

• Labeling

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

I feel anxious when I fly, airplanes must not be safe.

• Overgeneralizing

• Emotional Reasoning

• Fortune Telling

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

I want to eat healthier but I had a piece of cake. This plan is a total failure! I might as well eat the whole cake now.

• Catastrophising

• Emotional Reasoning

• All or Nothing Thinking

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

“I’m going to fail this test and be kicked out of school and disowned by my parents”

• Catastrophizing

• Over Generalization

• Labeling

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

I missed a goal at the game today. I never get anything right.

• Overgeneralizing

• Mind Reading

• Mental Filter

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?

My friend complimented me on the meal I made, but she was just being nice.

• Discounting the Positive

• "Should" Statement

• Labeling