Cognitive Distortions Quiz

What is a cognitive distortion?

• A positive way of thinking

• An exaggerated or inaccurate way of thinking

• A scientific term for daydreaming

• A type of memory

Which of the following is an example of "All-or-Nothing Thinking"?

• "I failed this test, so I'm a failure at everything."

• "I'll try harder next time."

• "I'm good at math but not great at science."

• "This is challenging, but I can do it."

What does "Catastrophizing" involve?

• Assuming the worst-case scenario will happen

• Focusing on small details

• Forgetting important facts

• Looking only at the positives

What is "Mind Reading" as a cognitive distortion?

• Believing you can predict the future

• Thinking you know what others are thinking without evidence

• Remembering past events incorrectly

• Recalling dreams vividly

Which strategy helps challenge cognitive distortions?

• Ignoring the thought

• Asking for evidence for and against the thought

• Letting the thought repeat without action

• Avoiding all situations that cause stress

Which cognitive distortion is at play in the thought, "I made one mistake, so I'll never succeed"?

• Labeling

• Overgeneralization

• Catastrophizing

• All-or-Nothing Thinking

What does "Labeling" involve?

• Assigning a negative name to yourself or someone else

• Organizing thoughts clearly

• Categorizing events in a logical order

• Writing down goals

What is a good first step to challenge a negative thought?

• Avoid thinking about it

• Write it down and analyze it

• Share it on social media

• Assume it's true

Which cognitive distortion involves assuming that because something happened once, it will always happen?

• Catastrophizing

• Overgeneralization

• Mind Reading

• Labeling

What is an example of reframing a negative thought?

• "I'm terrible at sports, so I’ll never try again."

• "I didn’t do well today, but I can improve with practice."

• "I'll just avoid all challenges from now on."

• "Everyone else is better than me at this."