Cases Quote by Torbjorn Tannsjo
“You are only allowed to treat the content of your intuition as evidence if the intuition stays after you have exposed it to cognitive psychotherapy; in some cases you have to reject it even if it does indeed stay.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “Intuition and Cognitive Psychotherapy”, 2021
Intuition is only reliable evidence if it persists after rational analysis; otherwise it may need to be discarded.
In simple terms: Only trust intuition that survives logical testing.
Key Takeaway
Validate intuition with critical thinking.
Themes
cognition
psychotherapy
intuition
evidence
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
academic
practical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- decision making
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
critical analysis
mindfulness
self‑validation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test your gut feelings?
- When should you ignore intuition?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be misleading if not examined.
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