Cognitive Distortions Quiz

Cognitive distortions often lead people to interpret situations in what manner?

• Realistic

• Positive

• Unrealistic

• Balanced

Cognitive distortions can lead to interpreting situations in an:

• Accurate manner

• Exaggerated manner

• Simplified manner

• Balanced manner

What is the term for believing that your thoughts can influence the world in a supernatural way?

• Magical thinking

• Mind reading

• Fallacy of fairness

• Overgeneralizing

What did Ted Bundy blame for his violent actions?

• His anger and hatred for women

• His childhood experiences

• His financial struggles

• His mental illness

What did John Wayne Gacy fail to fully acknowledge?

• The severity of his actions

• The support of his family

• The help of his friends

• The role of law enforcement

What did Sullivan et al. (2014) find about offenders' use of cognitive distortions?

• Offenders use cognitive distortions to enhance memory.

• Offenders use cognitive distortions to justify their actions.

• Offenders use cognitive distortions to improve social skills.

• Offenders use cognitive distortions to increase intelligence.

What might the selection of participants in the research lead to?

• Increased funding.

• Ethical concerns.

• Legal advantages.

• Simplified data analysis.

What does the research explore besides behavior?

• Economic factors.

• Mental and emotional factors.

• Legal consequences.

• Technological influences.

What can cultural attitudes toward emotions lead to?

• Emotional suppression and emotional reasoning

• Increased emotional expression

• Greater emotional intelligence

• Enhanced communication skills

How do cognitive distortions affect decision-making?

• They promote balanced thinking.

• They improve problem-solving skills.

• They lead to biased judgments.

• They enhance logical reasoning.