CDI
Cognitive Distortions Inventory
The Cognitive Distortions Inventory explores the main thinking patterns addressed in CBT. Each distortion is assessed by five items spread across varied contexts in order to distinguish a stable cognitive tendency from a reaction tied to a particular situation. Designed as an aid to clinical observation, it supports hypothesis formulation, guides the interview, and helps target cognitive restructuring work.
- Number of questions
- 50 questions
- Estimated duration
- 12 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Cognitive Distortions Inventory
- Target audience
- Adults
- Category
- Depression, Anxiety, General
- Exploratory questionnaire
- Exploratory questionnaire
Preview of the 50 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated on a frequency scale from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The score for each distortion identifies how frequent the thinking patterns are and helps guide the clinical interview. The higher the score, the more frequent the cognitive distortion.
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