Biased Quote by Albert Ellis
“Much of what we call emotion is nothing more or less than a certain kind - a biased, prejudiced, or strongly evaluative kind - of thought.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reason and Emotion by Albert Ellis, 1962
Emotions arise from evaluative thoughts; they are not separate from cognition.
In simple terms: Emotions are thoughts with value judgments.
Key Takeaway
Question your judgments.
Themes
emotion
thought
bias
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
psychological
practical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cognitive therapy
evaluation
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief fuels your strong feeling?
- Can you reframe that thought?
A Different Perspective
Thoughts can be distorted, skewing emotions.
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