| Problem Leading to Depression | How thinking scientifically would reduce the problem |
|---|---|
| Not looking at the problem objectively | Looking at the problem in terms of objective facts |
| Overlooking positive events | Looking at all the facts, both positive and negative |
| Overgeneralization/ Jumping to conclusions | Being careful about generalizing, especially from examples. Considering the threats to external validity. |
| Mislabeling people or self with inaccurate labels | Being careful about thinking that you can read others' minds. Considering the threats to construct validity |
| Blaming self for things that are not your fault | Being careful about assuming that you know the cause of an effect. Considering the threats to internal validity. |