👉 Vitalisms are a type of cognitive distortion that involves attributing qualities to abstract concepts or objects, such as "cute" or "beautiful," rather than focusing on their inherent qualities. This can be particularly useful in certain contexts where there is a strong emotional connection between an object and its perceived value, but it can also lead to misunderstanding about the object's actual attributes. For example, if someone sees a cat as cute because they love kittens, they may mistake the cat for having "c