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Universalization Question

“Universalization Question” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Your negative thought — if someone else thought it, would you agree?. Its goal: Test thought validity by transferring to third party. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Your negative thought — if someone else thought it, would you agree?

5 min Beginner

Goal

Test thought validity by transferring to third party.

Steps

1

Write thought.

2 more steps locked

Expected Outcome

Immediate

Thought loses power.

Evidence base

School: CBT

Founders: David Burns (1980)

Burns "Feeling Good" 1980.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Universalization Question" take?

This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Universalization Question"?

Thought loses power. In the short term: Treat self as friend.

Is "Universalization Question" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on CBT (David Burns (1980)). Burns "Feeling Good" 1980.

Is "Universalization Question" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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