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Conscious Bias Test

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Conscious Negativity Bias is the capacity for enhancing a mindset of positivity and not magnifying negative thoughts. It is associated with choosing the most appropriate response to negative threats.

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Conscious Negativity Bias Test


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What does a high score mean?

People who score highly for Conscious Negativity Bias tend to consciously tune in to more of the positive aspects of things around them, and also regulate their thoughts and feelings that has emphasize positive aspects. They are also more emotionally healthy and tend to have fewer periods of having low mood, stress and anxiety.

 

What does a low score mean?

People with a low score for Conscious Negativity Bias tend to consciously tune in to the negative aspects of a situation and concentrate on those aspects more than the positive ones. They may also go about regulating their thoughts and emotions with more of an emphasis on the negative than positive emotional aspects. They may also experience more periods of low mood, and experience higher levels of stress and anxiety.

Talk to a Therapist that Specializes in Conscious Negativity Bias

 

Some of us tend to put a lot of weight on positive thinking and seeing the glass half full, whereas some of us are prone to seeing the glass half empty and putting weight on negative thinking. This is known as negativity bias and can be detrimental to your happiness and well-being.

 

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Manga Omasombo’s
State: Virginia
Gender: female
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Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

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Stephanie Lee

Stephanie Lee
State: Virginia
Gender: female
Credentials: LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, LGBT, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

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Shakiya Harrison
State: Virginia
Gender: female
Credentials: MSW, LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD

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Shane Lanzo

Shane Lanzo
State: Virginia
Gender: female
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Specialties: Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

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Keshanda Garland

Keshanda Garland
State: Virginia
Gender: female
Credentials: MA, LPC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

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Dr. Freda Shipman

Dr. Freda Shipman
State: Virginia
Gender: female
Credentials: Ed.D., LCSW
Specialties: Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in a Clinical Setting. My a...

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Lisa Lewis

Lisa Lewis
State: Virginia
Gender: female
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Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes

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Dr. Latoya Gassaway-White
State: Virginia
Gender: female
Credentials: PsyD
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD

My name is Latoya Gassaway-White and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in VA. I have expe...

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Alexis Tyson

Alexis Tyson
State: Virginia
Gender: female
Credentials: LMFT
Specialties: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes

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Lesa Leiden

Lesa Leiden
State: Virginia
Gender: female
Credentials: PhD, LPC, NCC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, ADHD

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What You Need to Know About Conscious Negativity Bias

 

Conscious negativity bias can be understood as the tendency to see the “cup half empty” rather than the “cup half full.”It can rise in times of uncertainty and discouragement. It’s a disproportionate focus on problems rather than opportunity. It’s also highly contagious — one very negative person can disrupt an entire group or team.

Our “fight or flight” response gets activated by negative emotions, which can trigger a physical, defensive response, rather than a controlled one. Our ability to reason is thus impaired by negative emotions, and we are impelled by these emotions to address and magnify perceived threats.

Conversely, when positive emotions arise, they trigger a “reward-seeking” function that inspires mind expansion, flexible decision-making, connecting with others, and compassion.

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