Cognitive distortions are thought biases that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve a person’s general well-being. Learn more.

1. Acknowledge your cognitive distortion The first step for reframing a cognitive distortion into a more rational thought, Mustafa says, is to first acknowledge it.

This modeling revealed that cognitive distortions, such as nonlinear probability weighting and loss aversion, further exacerbated vaccine refusal, particularly among anti-vaccination participants.

You want to be able to notice your trigger and write the type or types of cognitive distortion it is. Note: All triggered events are cognitive distortions, which are negative perceptions.

Researchers find that deliberate ignorance and cognitive distortions drive COVID-19 vaccine refusal, emphasizing the need for tailored communication strategies.