Cognitive distortions, unconscious bias, cognitive bias, implicit bias, logical fallacies: you probably heard most or all of these terms. They can get really confusing if you don’t know the difference ...

Cognitive distortions are biased thoughts that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. They can be a symptom of depression and anxiety. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve a ...

In previous posts, I’ve written about the cognitive side of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The main technique involves identifying negative automatic thoughts and reframing those thoughts into ...

Black and white thinking is a thought pattern that makes people think in absolutes. For instance, you may think you are either always right or the world’s biggest failure. Psychologists consider this ...

Cognitive restructuring techniques deconstruct unhelpful thoughts and rebuild them in a more balanced and accurate way. Most people experience negative thought patterns from time to time, but ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not long ago, I wrote an article titled "Thought Twist! 11 Everyday Thinking Errors That ...

Cognitive restructuring is a core part of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is one of the most effective psychological treatments for common problems like depression, anxiety disorders, and ...

Our cognitive limitations lead to probability distortions and to subsequent errors in decision-making, according to new research. The chances of a commercial airliner crashing are vanishingly ...

A team of scientists has concluded that our cognitive limitations lead to probability distortions and to subsequent errors in decision-making. The chances of a commercial airliner crashing are ...

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the most popular forms of talking therapy. It has become the treatment of choice for depression and anxiety and is a staple of public healthcare systems, ...