Operational Honesty
Using CBT logic to ensure system behavior matches user expectations.
Polarization
Seeing things in extreme, absolute terms without considering the middle ground.
Overgeneralization
Drawing broad conclusions based on a single event or a few isolated incidents.
Catastrophizing
Imagining the worst possible outcome of a situation and assuming it is highly likely to occur.
Mental Filter
Focusing solely on negative aspects of a situation while ignoring the positive aspects.
Disqualifying the Positive
Rejecting or downplaying positive experiences or compliments, believing they don’t count or aren’t genuine.
Jumping to Conclusions
Making assumptions about situations or people without sufficient evidence.
Emotional Reasoning
Believing that your emotions reflect reality.
Should Statements
Using rigid “should,” “must,” or “ought” statements to set unrealistic expectations, which can cause guilt and frustration.
Labeling
Negative labeling based on specific behaviors or making sweeping character judgments from isolated incidents.
Personalization
Blaming yourself for events outside of your control or assuming responsibility for things you aren’t responsible for.
Blaming
Holding others accountable for your emotional state or blaming them for things that aren’t entirely their fault.
Fallacy of Change
Believing that you can change someone else’s behavior or that others can change your emotions.
Always Being Right
Insisting on being right in every situation and refusing to consider alternative viewpoints.
Always Being Right
Insisting on being right in every situation and refusing to consider alternative viewpoints.
Control Fallacies
Erroneous beliefs about the extent of one’s control over events and circumstances.