And Met... — Metacognitions, Metacognitive Processes

: Scanning for danger or negative thoughts.

: Rather than challenging the content of thoughts (as in standard CBT), the authors propose that therapy should target the metacognitive processes that keep the mind stuck in a loop of distress. Why It Matters Metacognitions, metacognitive processes and met...

: The article identifies two types of beliefs that drive these processes: : Scanning for danger or negative thoughts

: Beliefs that worry is helpful (e.g., "Worrying helps me prepare"). Metacognitions, metacognitive processes and met...

: The authors argue that psychological distress is not just about what we think, but how we think. They describe a cognitive architecture where emotional disorders are maintained by a "Cognitive Attentional Syndrome" (CAS).