Thought Restructuring Worksheet
A Grade 9 social studies worksheet on thought restructuring, exploring cognitive distortions and healthy thinking patterns.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand and practice thought restructuring.
1. In your own words, explain what 'thought restructuring' means and why it can be a valuable skill for personal well-being.
2. Which of the following best describes the cognitive distortion known as 'catastrophizing'?
Assuming you know what others are thinking without evidence.
Focusing only on the negative aspects of a situation.
Exaggerating the potential negative outcomes of an event.
Believing that you are solely responsible for negative events.
3. When you make a broad conclusion based on a single event, you are engaging in thinking.
4. The cognitive distortion where you see things in only black and white categories, with no middle ground, is called .
5. Thought restructuring involves ignoring negative thoughts completely.
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False
6. Identifying cognitive distortions is the first step in thought restructuring.
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False
7. Consider the following scenario: You received a lower grade than expected on a test. Your initial thought is, 'I'm so stupid, I'm never going to succeed in this subject.'
a) Identify the cognitive distortion present in your initial thought.
b) Restructure this thought into a more balanced and realistic one.
8. Describe at least two benefits of practicing thought restructuring regularly in your daily life.