Froggy Jumps Cognitive Distortions QuizVersión en línea Test your knowledge on cognitive distortions and how they affect our thinking patterns. por Ashley Araujo 1 What is the definition of cognitive distortions? a Patterns of thinking that are inaccurate, biased, or irrational. b Patterns of thinking that don't matter. c Patterns of thinking that are funny. 2 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'all or nothing' thinking? a Believing that everything is always bad. b Believing that everything is always good. c Believing that everything is either perfect or a complete failure. 3 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'overgeneralization'? a Making broad judgements or interpretations, based on a single or few events or people. b Believing that negative events are rare and unlikely to happen. c When you over cook your thoughts. 4 What fictional character do 25% of Americans believe is real? a Sherlock Holmes b Santa Clause c Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 5 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'magnification/minimization'? a Exaggerating or downplaying the importance of events. b Focusing only on the negative aspects of a situation c Making something bigger or smaller using a laser gun. 6 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'jumping to conclusions'? a A game you play on the playground. b Making conclusions based on facts and hard evidence. c Interpreting the meaning of something with little to no evidence. 7 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'disqualifying the positive'? a Something they say in Harry Potter b Getting disqualified from a game show. c Only seeing the negative of the situation, and not seeing the positives. 8 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'emotional reasoning'? a Believing that feelings or emotions are facts. b Believing there is a reason for everything that happens. c Believing in Santa Clause 9 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'should statements'? a Wishing you could change the past. b Believing that things should or could be a certain way, and feeling upset when they are not. c Making a list of things you should do. 10 What do Americans do 22 times per day, on average? a Open the fridge b Go to the bathroom c Eat 11 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'personalization'? a Believing that you are the most amazing person ever b Being offended easily c Believing that you are responsible for everything others do or say, even if outside of your control 12 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'catastrophizing'? a A Godzilla movie b Believing that the worst possible outcome will always happen. c Believing that the best possible outcome will always happen. 13 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'magical thinking'? a The belief that magic is real b The belief that you can accomplish anything c The belief that specific words, thoughts, emotions, or rituals can influence the external world. 14 Why did pirates wear earrings? a To look attractive b For healing properties c To look scary 15 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'Mind Reading'? a Telling the future of a situation without evidence. b A magic power c Interpreting what someone else is thinking or feeling without evidence. 16 What is an example of the cognitive distortion 'Fortune Telling'? a Believing something will turn out badly without any evidence to support this belief. b Looking into a magic ball to tell your future. c Using magic to tell the future. 17 Who runs the best CBT group you've ever been in? a Idk her name but the chick with the brown hair b Ashley c Both A and B 18 How many stars are on the flag of the USA? a 13 b 50 c There are no stars on the US flag. 19 Which girl band was Beyonce part of? a Charlie's Angels b Destiny's Child c The Spice Girls 20 In the Simpsons, which color is Marge's hair? a Yellow b Pink c Blue 21 In which country were the 1992 Olympics held? a Spain b USA c Tokyo 22 How can you challenge cognitive distortions a Practice mindfulness b Redirect/distract from the thoughts c Both A and B 23 What type of animal is a Flemish Giant a Rabbit b Horse c Dog 24 What is the largest planet in the solar system a Jupiter b Saturn c Earth 25 Are you having fun? a The most fun I've ever had in my life b Absolutely not c Yes