What is the Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Assessment?

The Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Assessment (ICG) is a comprehensive tool designed to evaluate distorted thinking patterns in interpersonal relationships and social interactions. It helps identify cognitive biases that may affect how individuals perceive and interact with others.

Who developed it and when?

The ICG was developed by researchers in social psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy to provide a standardized method for assessing interpersonal cognitive distortions and their impact on relationships.

What type of assessment is it?

The ICG is a self-report assessment tool that can be used in clinical settings, couples therapy, or for personal assessment of interpersonal thinking patterns.

What does it assess?

• Mind reading and assumption of others' thoughts
• All-or-nothing thinking in relationships
• Overgeneralization from social experiences
• Personalization of social interactions
• Emotional reasoning in interpersonal contexts
• Labeling and mislabeling in social situations

How many items and what format?

18 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from "Never" to "Almost Always".

How is it scored?

The ICG uses subscale analysis to assess different types of interpersonal cognitive distortions. Higher scores indicate more frequent distorted thinking patterns in social contexts.