Looping Evidence
Looping evidence is an original thought literacy term that describes proof that reinforces an existing thought or belief and can keep someone focused on information that reinforces their current thoughts or conclusion.
If someone is in a heightened emotional state, mood-congruent memory can make memories that match their current mood more accessible, which may make looping evidence easier to notice or recall. This can be particularly unhelpful when someone is emotionally reactive and trying to reframe the unhelpful thought that lead to that emotional activation. Looping evidence is a form of confirmation bias when it supports an unhelpful belief.
Proof that reinforces an existing thought or belief, typically when reframing thoughts.
- Bridge Evidence
- Neutral Evidence
- Evidence Sorting
- Reframe Resistance
- Thought Reframing
Thought Literacy Institute. (n.d.). Looping Evidence. In Thought literacy core concepts. Retrieved [enter date], from https://thoughtliteracy.org/looping-evidence/
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