the cognitive approach to treating phobias L6

• What does REBT stand for?

  Rational Emotive Behaviour Theory
• What is the main goal of REBT?

  To turn irrational thoughts into rational thoughts
• What does the ABCDEF model in REBT represent?

  A model for disputing irrational thoughts
• What does the 'D' in ABCDEF stand for?

  Disputing irrational thoughts and beliefs
• What are the new feelings produced in the ABCDEF model?

  New emotions resulting from rational thoughts
• What does the 'E' in ABCDEF represent?

  Effects of disputing and effective attitude
• What types of disputing are used in REBT?

  Logical, empirical, and pragmatic disputing
• How does logical disputing work in REBT?

  By questioning if the thought makes sense
• What does empirical disputing ask clients to consider?


  What is the evidence for this belief?
• What does pragmatic disputing focus on?

  How the belief is likely to help
• What is the purpose of homework in CBT?

  To encourage clients to engage in activities
• How does behavioral activation help depressed clients?

  By encouraging them to engage in pleasurable activities
• What did Ellis recognize as important in successful therapy?

  Convincing clients of their value
• What happens if a client feels worthless in therapy?

  They may resist changing their beliefs
• What did Ellis claim about the success rate of REBT?


  90% success rate in treating depression
• What did Chippers et al. (2013) find about CBT?

  CBT was superior to no treatment
• What factor can affect the effectiveness of CBT?

  Therapist competence
• What did Babyak et al. (2000) study about depression treatments?

  They compared exercise, medication, and both
• What was a significant finding regarding the exercise group in Babyak et al. (2000)?

  Lower relapse rates than the medication group
• What are the key components of REBT?

  • Disputing irrational thoughts
  • Effects of disputing
  • New feelings produced
  • Homework assignments for clients
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of REBT and CBT?

  Strengths:

  • High success rate for depression
  • Empirical support for effectiveness

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Not always effective for all clients
  • Dependent on therapist competence
• What is the relationship between physical activity and depression according to the study?

  • Increased physical activity leads to improvement
  • Exercise can reduce relapse rates
  • Engaging in activities combats depression