Since you did not select any specific options (ExplainAnswer, TeachTopic, or GeneratePractice are all false), I will provide a completed example of the worksheet to help you understand how to fill it out.
Here is an example of how to answer these Socratic questions using a common thought:
"I am going to fail this test."
Thought to be questioned:
"I am going to fail this test because I didn't study enough last night."
What is the evidence for this thought? Against it?
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Evidence For: I only studied for one hour. I felt confused when looking at the practice questions.
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Evidence Against: I have passed every other test in this class so far. I understood the material during the lectures. One hour of review might be enough if I already know the basics. I can still review my notes for 30 minutes before school starts.
Am I basing this thought on facts, or on feelings?
This thought is mostly based on
feelings (anxiety and fear). The fact is that I studied less than usual, but that does not automatically mean I will fail. I am assuming the worst-case scenario without knowing the actual difficulty of the test.
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Final Answer:
The worksheet asks you to pick a thought, check the evidence for and against it, and decide if it is based on fact or feeling. The example above shows how to break down the thought "I am going to fail this test" using those steps. You should choose your own thought and follow the same pattern.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cognitive distortions worksheet.
