Introduction to Psychology 10th Edition by Rod Plotnik,Haig Kouyoumdjian

Exercise 8

Another form of insight therapy is the cognitive therapy developed by Aaron Beck. The basic assumption of Beck's cognitive theory is that our (a) _____ negative thoughts distort how we perceive and interpret things, thus influencing our behaviors and feelings. For example, making blanket judgments about yourself on the basis of a single incident is called (b) _____. Sorting information into one of two categories is (c) _____. Focusing on one detail so much that you do not notice other events is using (d) _____. Beck believes that maladaptive thought patterns cause a distorted view of one's world, which in turn may lead to various emotional problems.