Cognitive distortions are systematic thinking errors that distort your perception of reality. They fuel anxiety, depression and relational conflicts. Black and white thinking, catastrophizing, mind reading, personalization… these mental traps often operate without your knowledge.
This 15-question test, based on the work of Aaron Beck (founder of CBT), identifies your dominant distortions and shows you how they impact your relationships. Designed by a CBT psychopractitioner, it constitutes the first step towards more balanced thinking.
What does this test measure?
- All-or-nothing thinking – Tendency to see situations in black and white, without nuance. ‘If it’s not perfect, it’s a failure.’
- Catastrophism – Systematic anticipation of the worst scenario, amplification of negative consequences.
- Mind reading – Belief in knowing what others think, often by negatively interpreting their intentions.
- Personalization – Tendency to feel responsible for everything that goes wrong, even without a real connection.
- Mental filter – Exclusive focus on the negative elements while ignoring the positive.
How does the test work?
- Answer the 15 questions (free, 8-10 min)
- Receive your overall score for free
- Unlock the full report for 4.99 euros
Who is this test for?
This test is ideal if you often ruminate, if you tend to take everything personally, if you anticipate the worst, or if those close to you tell you that you are ‘dramatizing’. Cognitive distortions affect everyone – identifying them is the first step to deprogramming them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the test free?
Yes, the test is completely free to take. Only the detailed report with your classified distortions and the CBT exercises is chargeable (4.99 euros).
What is a cognitive distortion?
It’s an automatic and biased way of thinking that distorts reality. Identified by Aaron Beck in the 1960s, they are at the heart of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy.
Who created this test?
This test was designed by Gildas GARREC, CBT psychopractitioner in Nantes.
Can we eliminate cognitive distortions?
We do not eliminate them completely, but we learn to spot them and question them thanks to specific CBT exercises.
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Test designed by Gildas GARREC, psychopractitioner specializing in CBT (Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy) in Nantes. This test does not constitute a clinical diagnosis.
