Above the Noise:How your brain tricks you into negative thinking

Who is the speaker in the text?

• Myles Bess

• Richard Nixon

• A friend

• A teacher

What is the benefit of knowing about cognitive distortions?

• Preventing negative thinking spirals

• Making new friends

• Enjoying pancakes

• Receiving more texts

What have psychologists identified over time?

• New languages

• Different thinking traps

• Advanced technologies

• Historical artifacts

What is the problem with all-or-nothing thinking?

• It encourages creativity

• It leaves no room for nuance

• It promotes flexibility

• It enhances decision-making

What is the fallacy of shoulds?

• Believing everything is possible

• Thinking in terms of obligations

• Ignoring responsibilities

• Accepting all outcomes

What is mind reading in the context of thinking traps?

• Predicting the future

• Assuming you know what others think

• Reading books quickly

• Understanding complex ideas

What is the main problem Myles is experiencing?

• Losing sleep while using social media

• Eating too much junk food

• Not exercising enough

• Watching too much TV

What does labeling involve according to the text?

• All-or-nothing thinking

• Creative thinking

• Logical reasoning

• Positive reinforcement

What is an example of mind reading given in the text?

• Waving at someone and thinking they are mad at you

• Solving a math problem

• Reading a novel

• Watching a movie

What is the overall theme of the text?

• Avoiding thinking traps

• Eating healthy

• Exercising regularly

• Watching less TV