Schema Activation Formulation

Event Schema Perception Event Schema Perception

A schema is like a prism Our schemas are shaped

through which we see by our life experiences,
the world and activated by matching
events. They affect how we
interpret events

Thoughts
Nobody likes me
s
Friend doesn’t Activate
I’m Emotions Behavior
telephone on Worthless
your birthday Sad Shut self away
Lonely Don’t contact anyone
Upset Consequence:
Schema-driven
behavior further
confirms the schema
Thoughts
That could happen
s
to me
Activate
Emotions Behavior
See violence I’m
on tv news Vulnerable Scared Only visit ‘safe’ places
Anxious Vigilant for danger

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Schema Activation Formulation

Thoughts

Event Emotions Behaviors

Schema

Bodily
Sensations

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Thoughts

Event Emotions Behaviors

Schema

Bodily
Sensations

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