Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• What are three symptoms of depression?

  Low mood, fatigue, and loss of interest
• What does Beck's Cognitive Triad describe?

  Negative thoughts about self, world, and future
• What is Ellis' ABC model in psychology?

  Activating event, belief, consequence
• What is one strength of the cognitive explanation of depression?

  Focuses on changing negative thought patterns
• What is one limitation of the cognitive explanation of depression?

  May overlook other life circumstances
• What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) primarily used for?

  Treating mental illness
• What is the cognitive element of CBT?

  Identifying irrational or negative thoughts
• What is the behavioral element of CBT?

  Changing negative thoughts to effective behaviors
• What are the steps in Beck's Cognitive Therapy for treating depression?

  • Identify negative thoughts from the negative triad
  • Challenge these negative thoughts
  • Encourage reality testing through homework tasks
• How might a therapist challenge a client's thought of having no friends?

  Ask for evidence of friendships
• What kind of homework tasks might a therapist assign to test negative beliefs?

  Record enjoyable experiences or kindness
• What is the main idea behind CBT?

  Identify and challenge automatic negative thoughts
• What is the purpose of homework in CBT?

  To provide evidence against negative beliefs
• What does REBT stand for?

  Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
• What does the 'D' in Ellis' REBT model represent?

  Dispute the irrational thoughts
• What does the 'E' in Ellis' REBT model represent?

  Effect the irrational belief positively
• How does REBT help patients with negative beliefs?

  Challenges irrational beliefs to reduce depression
• What are two methods of disputing negative beliefs in REBT?

  Empirical and logical arguments
• What is the goal of Behavioral Activation in CBT?

  Increase engagement in activities
• What did March et al (2007) find about CBT and antidepressants?

  Both had similar effectiveness after 36 weeks
• What is a limitation of CBT for severe depression?

  Patients may lack motivation for CBT
• What is a criticism of the cognitive approach to depression?

  Overemphasis on cognitions may minimize other factors
• What success rate did Ellis claim for REBT?

  90% success rate
• What did Cuipers (2013) find about CBT?

  CBT was more effective than no treatment
• What are the key components of CBT for treating depression?

  1. Identify negative thoughts
  2. Challenge those thoughts
  3. Engage in reality testing
  4. Increase activity levels
• What is an example of a resource for further study on CBT?

  A YouTube video on CBT in action