Cognitive techniques - Summary

Question 1

What are the main Cognitive biases?

Answer 1

1. Extreme thinking
2. Selective attention
3. Relying on intuition
4. Self-reproach

Question 2

What are the main Extreme Thinking cognitive biases?

Answer 2

1. Dichotomous thinking
2. Unrealistic expectations / high standards
3. Catastrophisation

Question 3

What are the main “Selective attention” cognitive biases?

Answer 3

1. Over-generalisation
2. Mental filter
3. Disqualifying the positive
4. Magnification and Minimisation

Question 4

What are the main “Relying on intuition” cognitive biases?

Answer 4

1. Jumping to conclusions

2. Emotional reasoning

Question 5

What are the main “Self-reproach” cognitive biases?

Answer 5

1. Taking things personally
2. Self-blame or self-criticism
3. Name-calling

Question 6

What is “decentring”?

Answer 6

The ability to view cognitions as mental events rather than as expressions of reality as a core component of cognitive therapy. The client stands back and observes, recognising that a thought is not a fact, is an opinion.