Cognitive Distortions Quiz

What is the term for irrational thought patterns that shape how we interpret situations?

• Cognitive illusions

• Emotional distortions

• Cognitive distortions

• Emotional fallacies

What is an example of “All-or-Nothing” thinking?

• Believing you will succeed if you work hard

• Believing you will not succeed at remote work just because your boss proposes it

• Feeling neutral about a work task

• Thinking you can win in some situations

Which cognitive distortion involves focusing on only negative comments and ignoring the positive ones?

• Catastrophizing

• Overgeneralization

• Mental filtering

• Personalization

What does the cognitive distortion “Overgeneralization” typically involve?

• Focusing on positive events

• Applying one negative event to all future events

• Expecting good outcomes

• Ignoring past experiences

Which cognitive distortion involves assuming what others are thinking without evidence?

• Mind reading

• Emotional reasoning

• Labeling

• Disqualifying the positive

What term refers to the belief that if you feel something emotionally, it must be true?

• Personalization

• Mental filtering

• Emotional reasoning

• Labeling

What are “Should Statements” and what effect do they typically have on individuals?

• Self-imposed expectations that often lead to disappointment and frustration

• Making reasonable demands of oneself

• Setting realistic goals

• Ignoring failures

Which distortion is exemplified by thinking "I must always be right"?

• Labeling

• Personalization

• Disqualifying the positive

• Always being right

How does "Labeling" affect self-perception?

• By applying harsh labels to oneself, like “I’m lazy” based on one mistake

• By focusing on positive traits only

• By ignoring external labels

• By identifying strengths

What does “Catastrophizing” involve in cognitive distortions?

• Ignoring negative possibilities

• Assuming good things will happen

• Believing small successes are huge

• Believing that one negative event will lead to disastrous consequences