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cognitive distortion

/ˈkɑgnɪtɪv dɪˈstɔrʃən/ /ˈkɒgnɪˌtɪv dɪˈstɔːʃən/
noun
GeneralPsychology
  1. 1 bilişsel çarpıtma countable

Definition (English)

A pattern of thinking that is biased or irrational, often leading to negative feelings like sadness or worry.

Example Sentences

  1. He recognised catastrophising as his most common cognitive distortion.
    Felaketleştirmeyi en sık yaşadığı bilişsel çarpıtma olarak tanıdı.
  2. Naming a cognitive distortion helps to reduce its impact.
    Bir bilişsel çarpıtmayı adlandırmak, etkisini azaltmaya yardımcı olur.

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