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Negative, Self-defeating Thinking

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

This refers to habitual patterns of negative thoughts about oneself and the world that can lead to diminished performance and mental health issues.

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