Understanding Automatic Thoughts

What are automatic thoughts often referred to as?

• Positive affirmations

• Rational thoughts

• Eighties

• Mindful reflections

Which of the following is NOT a category of automatic thoughts?

• Mindfulness

• Shoulds

• Mind reading

• Overgeneralizing

According to the UCLA study, what can cycles of automatic negative thinking lead to?

• Improved social skills

• Enhanced memory

• Increased creativity

• Clinical depression

What is the first step in the '3 R's' method for managing automatic thoughts?

• Reflect

• Record

• Replace

• Rationalize

When replacing automatic thoughts, what should you consider asking yourself?

• Is this thought unique?

• Will this thought make me popular?

• What's the evidence for this response?

• Is this thought entertaining?