Cognitive fusion is a state in which individuals become closely identified with their thoughts and treat them as absolute truths rather than temporary mental events. This entanglement can increase reactivity to thoughts and emotions.

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1.Automatic Thoughts. 2. Cognitive Biases. 3. Rumination. 4. Cognitive Fusion.

Key Cognitive Processes in MBCT

Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that distort our perception of reality. They can influence how we interpret information and make judgments. Common cognitive biases include:confirmation bias, catastrophizing and overgeneralization

Cognitive Biases in Cognitive Processes

Automatic thoughts are the spontaneous, involuntary, and often unconscious thoughts that arise in response to specific situations or triggers. They can be positive, negative, or neutral. In Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), individuals learn to recognize these thoughts and understand how they influence emotions and behavior; negative automatic thoughts (such as self-criticism or catastrophic thinking) can perpetuate emotional distress and psychological difficulties.

Automatic Thoughts

Rumination involves repetitively focusing on negative thoughts, emotions, or problems without making progress toward a solution. It is characterized by dwelling on past events, overanalyzing them, and experiencing a sense of helplessness or rumination-induced distress.

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