Minimizer Thinking Test
15 Questions
3 Minutes
Do you downplay the importance of everything?
Minimizing is a cognitive distortion in which a person downplays experiences, abilities, or emotions. It is also a defense mechanism that diminishes the emotional significance of an experience or event. Doing so allows the person to avoid any painful emotions, which may shut off personal growth and self-awareness.
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Who Is This Test For?
This test is for anyone who wants to examine their tendency to minimize their emotions and experiences. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive.
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Sources
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Basics and Beyond. Guilford Press. Beck, J.
The evolved basis and adaptive functions of cognitive distortions. British Journal of Medical Psychology. Gilbert, P.
Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences. Cognitive Distortions. C.M. Pittard, et al.
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