Interpretation

Interpretation is giving meaning to facts, signals or events based on context, beliefs and experience.

Definicja

Interpretation is not the same as fact. The same stimulus can be interpreted as a threat, an opportunity, a slight or a neutral situation. Interpretive awareness helps you recognize cognitive distortions, test alternative explanations, and respond more appropriately.

Kluczowe idee

  1. Fakt kontra znaczenie
  2. Wpływ przekonań
  3. Alternatywne wyjaśnienia

Praktyka i życie

In a difficult situation, write down: a fact, my first interpretation, three other possible interpretations and data for each of them.

Częste błędne rozumienie

It is a mistake to treat the first interpretation as reality. A common mistake is to only look for data that confirms the initial meaning.

Pytania do autorefleksji

  • Co jest faktem?
  • Jaką interpretację dodałem?
  • Jakie inne wyjaśnienie jest możliwe?

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