Take-home sheet · A story from Distortion Detective
Morgan: a stumble during a presentation
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During her class presentation, Morgan stumbled over one word and paused for a few seconds. The rest went fine.
First thought“Everyone noticed. That pause felt like a million years. They're all going to remember how badly I messed up.”
In the game
Which thinking trap caught Morgan? Name the trap, then check whether the thought holds up.
Talk it overThree questions for after you play. There are no wrong answers.
- 1
What was Morgan's first thought?
- 2
Which thinking trap do you think caught Morgan?
- 3
Has something like this happened to you? What's a more balanced thought you could try?
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Practice sheet: The Six Thinking Traps · cbthero.com/printables/thinking-traps
Ages 10–16 · School