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Irrational thoughts

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

Irrational thoughts refer to beliefs or thinking patterns that are illogical, irrational, and often contribute to negative emotions and behaviors.

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