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EPPP Psychology

Category - Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior

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Cognitive therapy posits numerous ways individuals are distorted in their thinking (cognitive distortions). A common cognitive distortion is catastrophizing. An example of catastrophizing is:
  1. Because I woke up late for work, I will lose my job, and end up homeless
  2. Because I woke up late for work, there will be a hurricane
  3. Because I woke up late for work, I might as well just go back to bed
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - Catastrophizing is an irrational way of thinking, and a form of cognitive distortion. Catastrophizing is a thought process, which causes the individual to believe a certain event, or occurrence will result in a much worse outcome than it will in actuality. Essentially, it is identifying, and anticipating all the negative possibilities of a situation. This can create anxiety, pessimism, and failed opportunity.
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