Depression - Explaining and Treating (cognitive approach)

Cards (26)

  • According to the cognitive approach, what primarily causes depression?
    Irrational thoughts and maladaptive mental processes
  • What does Beck's Negative Triad describe?
    Negative views of self, world, and future
  • According to Beck, what do depressed individuals focus on?
    Negatives, ignoring positives
  • What are negative self-schemas the result of, according to Beck?
    Past experiences
  • Which element of the negative triad results in low self-esteem?
    "I am a failure"
  • Which component of the negative triad contributes to hopelessness?
    "The world is hard and cold"
  • Which component of the negative triad leads to despair?
    "Things will always turn out badly"
  • What does the 'A' stand for in Ellis's ABC model?
    Activating Event
  • According to Ellis, where do irrational beliefs come from?
    Negative activating events
  • According to Ellis, what belief exemplifies an irrational belief?
    "I must be perfect"
  • In Ellis's ABC model, what does 'C' stand for?
    Consequence
  • According to Ellis, where do emotional and behavioral consequences stem from?
    Irrational beliefs
  • Who conducted research showing negative thinking leads to postpartum depression?
    Grazioli and Terry
  • What was the effectiveness rate of CBT, as shown in studies?
    81%
  • What emotional states are difficult for the cognitive approach to explain in the context of depression?
    Anger and mania
  • What is a limitation of the cognitive approach to depression?
    Fails to account for rational depression
  • What is the role of the patient in Beck's CBT?
    To act as a scientist
  • What does "thought catching" involve in CBT?
    Identifying negative thoughts
  • What does the 'D' stand for in Ellis's ABCDE model?
    Dispute
  • What is the purpose of disputing irrational beliefs in REBT?
    To identify their flaws
  • What is the aim of shame-attacking exercises in REBT?
    Reduce irrational thoughts
  • What is a key difference between CBT and REBT?
    Therapist directly disputes beliefs in REBT
  • What was the effectiveness rate of CBT and drug therapy combined?
    86%
  • What is an advantage of CBT compared to medication for depression?
    Avoids medication side effects
  • What is a disadvantage of CBT as a treatment for depression?
    It is time-consuming
  • What is a potential limitation of CBT in treating depression?
    Ignores past trauma