Which term is NOT a Main Thinking Error?

• A. Victim Stance
• B. Self-Centered
• C. Assuming the Worst
• D. Blaming Others

Answer: (A)

Understanding how people distort reality under stress helps responders choose how to respond without escalating the situation. The main thinking errors typically include Self-Centered thinking, which focuses on one’s own needs; Assuming the Worst, which catastrophizes outcomes; and Blaming Others, which avoids responsibility by pointing at someone else. Victim Stance describes adopting a victim role or narrative about being powerless, which is more about a stance or mindset than a specific cognitive distortion within this framework. It can influence how someone communicates and interacts, but it isn’t categorized as one of the core thinking errors used for de-escalation training. So, Victim Stance is not considered a Main Thinking Error in this context.