What it sounds like
- I know this is going badly, even though nobody has said that.
- "They did not reply, so the meeting went badly." Or they are in another meeting, like adults often are.
Cognitive distortion
Jumping to Conclusions
Assuming you know something without enough evidence.
Classic tell: I know this is going badly, even though nobody has said that.
Back to the guideFurther explanation
What is happening underneath?
Assuming you know something without enough evidence.
The mind lands on a verdict before the evidence has boarded. It feels efficient until you realize the trial had no witnesses.
How to tell
- Certainty arrives faster than information.
Why people use it
- Ambiguity is uncomfortable, so the brain chooses a story to stop the suspense.
How to respond
- Ask: "What are three boring explanations that also fit?"
Manipulation watch
How this gets used on people.
- Clickbait creates information gaps and then sells the conclusion it wants you to leap toward.