This figure illustrates some of the features of how the mind perceives an experience and how that perception can trigger negative thoughts that may cascade in a downward ruminative spiral. Imagine a young person viewing a photo of peers at a party on social media. The fact that there was a party surprised the young person who drew an immediate interpretation that they were left out. Related thoughts and feelings arise, leading to their ultimate conclusion, that they were rejected. The process is very quick and can lead to a thinking style that becomes more habitual with practice.