Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts

by Sally M. Winston PsyD

Clanging the alarm when there is no danger is called a false positive. Remaining silent when there is a real danger is a false negative. Your amygdala sends out many, many false positive responses because it never wants to risk a false negative.