LEARNIG OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand what cognitive distortions are. 2. Learn to see cognitive distortions in yourself and others.

16. Бонусный урок. Открытая часть. Когнитивные искажения.

Hello, guys!

My name is Andrei Shcheglov and this is one of the bonus lessons which directly relates to the topic 5. Critical thinking.

We will discuss what cognitive distortions are and why they are common to almost all of us. The short definition is that they are misleading things our minds use to convince us of something that isn't really there and that isn't really true. By learning to recognise these distortions that prevent us from thinking more rationally and in a balanced way.

In any case, illogical, preconceived beliefs or inferences distort our perception of reality. And in this distorted perception of reality, we continue to make mistakes and make them systematically.

Список когнитивных искажений и группы на которые они делятся (на основе https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/

When remembering and recalling:

• discard specifics to build and consolidate generalisations
• simplify events and lists into certain key elements
• edit and strengthen memories of events that have occurred

When we react quickly:

• we prefer simple choices to complex and uncertain ones
• retain personal independence and current status in the group, avoiding irreversible decisions
• prefer to complete ин by all means an activity in which we have already invested time and effort
• prefer to focus on immediate and quick results

When we are missing the point:

• projecting our current experiences into the past and the future
• think we know what others think
• value more familiar and pleasant things and people
• fill in the information gaps with generalisations, stereotypes, references to other people's opinions
• discover stories and patterns even in little available information

When there is a lot of information:

• we are more likely to notice things we have seen or remembered before
• we only notice strange, funny-looking, attractive-looking things and facts
• we are attracted to details which confirm existing claims
• we are much better at noticing faults in others than in ourselves

In a group session in the classroom - we will discuss with the group and give examples of each group of cognitive distortions.

Cognitive-Distortions.pdf

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15 Common Cognitive Distortions - Mind My Peelings

Cognitive Distortions: 22 Examples & Worksheets (& PDF)

Workbook. Cognitive distortions.