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Thinking Traps

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

Mental Filter

b)

Mind Reading

c)

Overgeneralizing

2.

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!

a)

Black and White Thinking

b)

Overgeneralizing

c)

Should Statement

3.

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?


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

a)

Emotional Reasoning

b)

Labeling

c)

Should Statement

4.

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.

a)

Fortune Telling

b)

Mental Filter

c)

Labeling

5.

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?


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

a)

Fortune Telling

b)

Black and White Thinking

c)

Labeling

6.

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?


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

a)

Overgeneralizing

b)

Emotional Reasoning

c)

Fortune Telling

7.

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.

a)

Catastrophising

b)

Emotional Reasoning

c)

All or Nothing Thinking

8.

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?


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

a)

Catastrophizing

b)

Over Generalization

c)

Labeling

9.

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?


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

a)

Overgeneralizing

b)

Mind Reading

c)

Mental Filter

10.

Which thinking trap matches the scenario?


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

a)

Discounting the Positive

b)

"Should" Statement

c)

Labeling