PessimistsOptimistsPessimists tend to assume that the reason for a negative event occurring isglobal due to general characteristics rather than specific causespermanent it wont changepersonal their ow ID: 896028
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1 Thinking Styles and Pitfalls Pessimists
Thinking Styles and Pitfalls Pessimists Optimists Pessimists tend to assume that the reason for a negative event occurring is:global (due to general characteristics rather than specific causes)permanent (it won't change) personal (their own fault, rather than due to external circumstances) Optimists tend to assume the reason is:specifictemporary or changeableexternal (caused by others, circumstances, luck) Common Thinking PitfallsJumping to conclusionsMakingassumptions without evidence or factsMind readingAssuming that you knowwhat other people think/ want/feel CatastrophizingImagininga small event or situation ia disasterTunnel visionAccepting only information that confirmyour belief, ignoring information that contradicts your beliefOvergeneralizingThinking in absolutes (always, never, everybody)