Dr Sophie Reeves, Clinical Psychologist, Victorian Institute of ...

Examples of Cognitive Distortions
“It’s s not really harming the victim or me by looking
at it”
“I I have got nothing better to do”
“This will be the last time”
“I’m m just going to look at adult porn”
“I I am educating the victim”
“The victim may enjoy it”
“If I masturbate I relieve the urge to contact others”
‘I’m m just providing support’
‘I’m m just being friendly’