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What is the definition of negativity bias?

A human tendency to focus on negative thoughts, feelings, and events more than positive ones.

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Flip a switch..."I can't do this homework. It's too hard."

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Share something you feel positive about this morning/afternoon.

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Why do you think people have negative bias?

They struggle to see and focus on the positive.

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Give an example of commiserating.

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Why does complaining cause negative thinking?

Repeated complaining rewires your brain to make future complaining more likely. Over time, you find it's easier to be negative rather than to be positive

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What does it mean to flip a switch?

Asking yourself how do I turn this into a positive or focus on something good

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Flip a switch...."I hate school."

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How can concern cause negativity bias?

You are continuing to talk about the negative and not focusing on the positive.

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How can you be compassionate to your classmates?

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True or False- Catastrophizing is one of the 5 C's of Negativity Bias

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How do you practice gratitude?

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