Which term is listed as a Main Thinking Error?

• A. Self-Centered
• B. Victim Stance
• C. Control
• D. Stressful Event

Answer: (A)

Thinking errors during a crisis involve patterns of interpretation that drive how someone responds. Self-centered thinking focuses everything on one’s own needs, feelings, and rights, making it hard to see others’ perspectives or cooperate toward safety. This pattern often leads to escalations because the person evaluates everything by how it affects them, rather than considering shared goals or the well-being of others. The other terms describe different aspects of a crisis—Victim Stance is about feeling powerless, Control is about wanting to dominate the interaction, and Stressful Event is an external trigger—rather than a primary thinking error. So Self-Centered is the best fit for the main thinking error.