Cognitive Distortions

Arbitrary Inference

jumping to conclusions that are not based on facts or evidence (i.e assumptions)

Selective thinking

focusing on only one aspect of a situation while ignoring other relevant factors

Overgeneralization

using past failures or rejections as a predictor of future events or outcomes

Magnitifcation

Interpreting an event as being far more dangerous or harmful than it really is (i.e catastrophizing)

Minimization

refusal to acknowledge (or take credit for) one’s own success abilities and achievements

Personalization

taking blame or responsibility for events and outcomes that are unconnected to the person

All-or-nothing thinking

belief that one’s performance must be perfect or be perceived as a total failure