"Negative cognitions" refers to negative thoughts or beliefs that a person might have about themselves, others, or the world around them. These thoughts can be pessimistic, self-critical, or harmful and can impact a person's emotions and behaviors.
Sentences with «negative cognitions»
Indeed, Pereg and Mikulincer (2001) found that individuals with overdependent attachment have negative cognitions about a relationship partner even when that person was not the source of negative affect. (link.springer.com)
Consequently, increased negative cognitions may manifest in negative behaviors during mother - child interactions. (interpersona.psychopen.eu)
The therapist helps the patient test hypotheses based on negative cognitions with the aim of disproving them. (jamanetwork.com)