Cognitive Distortions: These are specific types of unhealthy thinking patterns that involve cognitive biases or distortions in perception and interpretation.
Cognitive Restructuring: This therapeutic technique aims to identify and challenge unhealthy thinking patterns by replacing them with more rational and positive thoughts.
Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs): ANTs refer to the automatic negative thoughts that arise from unhealthy thinking patterns. They can be identified and challenged through therapy techniques like cognitive restructuring.