Context-Dependent Core Belief Detector

The same thought means different things in different contexts. This tool detects your core belief based on both what you thought and where it happened.

1. What was your automatic thought?

Why Context Matters

A thought like "I'm not good enough" is ambiguous on its own. But add context and it becomes specific:

A classifier that ignores context will misclassify thoughts. This tool uses a domain-keyed lookup table 鈥?the rule-based equivalent of an attention mechanism. No AI, no NLP, no transformer required.

The 13 Core Beliefs

I'm worthless · I'm unlovable · I'm incompetent · I'm a failure · I'm not good enough · I'm defective · I'm unimportant · I'm a burden · I'm stupid · I'm boring · I'm ugly · I'm weak · Other

Each domain activates a different subset. The same surface thought resolves to different beliefs depending on which domain you select.

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Disclaimer: This is an educational self-help tool based on CBT principles, not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call 988 (US Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or your local emergency number immediately.