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Overgeneralization Decoding
"Always", "never", "everyone", "no one" signal overgeneralization.
Goal
Expose overgeneralization as most common cognitive distortion.
Steps
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Notice "always/never/everyone" in your speech today.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Precise language.
Evidence base
School: CBT
Founders: Aaron T. Beck · David Burns (1980)
Beck/Burns.
Keywords
#overgeneralization#burns#CBT#تعميم#تشوّه#تعميم زائد#overgeneralization-language#دائمًا وأبدًا#absolutist-language#لغة دقيقة#precise-language#استثناء#exception#تفكير أوضح#clearer-thinking#تشوّه معرفي شائع#common-distortion#وعي لغوي#كلمات مطلقة#ضبط اللغة المطلقة#استبدال اللغة المطلقة بلغة دقيقة#absolute-to-precise-language#دائمًا وأبدًا وكل ولا أحد#always-never-everyone-noone#استبدل بأحيانًا وبعض
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Overgeneralization Decoding" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Overgeneralization Decoding"?
Precise language. In the short term: Clearer thinking.
Is "Overgeneralization Decoding" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on CBT (Aaron T. Beck, David Burns (1980)). Beck/Burns.
Is "Overgeneralization Decoding" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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