Cognitive distortion

Cognitive distortions are exaggerated and irrational thoughts, identified in cognitive therapy and its variants, which in theory perpetuate some psychological disorders. The theory of cognitive distortions was presented by David Burns in The Feeling Good Handbook in 1989[1], after studying under Aaron T. Beck.[2] Eliminating these distortions and negative thoughts is said to improve mood and discourage maladies such as depression and chronic anxiety. The process of learning to refute these distortions is called "cognitive restructuring".

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Examples

Many cognitive distortions are also logical fallacies; related links are suggested in parentheses.[3]

Narcissistic rage

Narcissistic rage is directed towards the person that the narcissist feels has slighted them; to other people, the rage is incoherent and unjust. This rage impairs their cognition, therefore impairing their judgment. During the rage they are prone to shouting, fact distortion and making groundless accusations.[4]

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References

  1. ^ Burns, D. D. (1989). The Feeling Good Handbook. ISBN 0452281326. 
  2. ^ Beck, Aaron T. (1975). Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders. International Universities Press. ISBN 0-8236-0990-1. 
  3. ^ Tagg, John (2005 [last update]). "Cognitive Distortions". daphne.palomar.edu. http://daphne.palomar.edu/jtagg/cds.htm#cogdis. Retrieved October 24, 2011. 
  4. ^ Thomas D Narcissism: Behind the Mask (2010)

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