Group 1 - The core concept of the article revolves around "automatic thoughts," which are negative, unfiltered thoughts that arise in response to challenges and social situations, impacting emotions and behaviors [2][3]. - Automatic thoughts are likened to "virus programs" in the brain, leading to a cycle of negative emotions and behaviors, which can hinder performance in various tasks [3][4]. - The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and intervening in these automatic thoughts through cognitive behavioral therapy techniques [2][6]. Group 2 - A key method for intervention is the use of a thought record, which helps bring unconscious thoughts to the conscious level by documenting emotions, situations, and subsequent behaviors [4][5]. - Cognitive restructuring techniques are introduced, including evidence examination, disaster minimization, and thought substitution, to replace negative thoughts with more rational ones [6][7]. - The process of intervening in automatic thoughts is described as a continuous practice, akin to muscle training, requiring regular review and the establishment of new thinking habits [7][8].