Cognitive approach on explanationon depression

• Who proposed the cognitive approach to explaining depression?

  Beck
• What does Beck believe causes vulnerability to depression?

  The way people think
• What are the three parts of cognitive vulnerability according to Beck?

  • Faulty information processing
  • Negative self-schema
  • The negative triad
• How do depressed people process information according to Beck?

  They attend to negative aspects of life
• What is a negative self-schema?

  Negative ideas about oneself from experience
• What does the negative triad consist of according to Beck?

  • A dysfunctional view of the world
  • A dysfunctional view of the future
  • A dysfunctional view of the self
• What impression does the negative triad give about the world?

  There is no hope
• How does the negative triad affect one's view of the future?

  It reduces hopefulness and enhances depression
• What does the negative triad confirm about self-esteem?

  It confirms existing emotions of low self-esteem
• Who highlighted the role of irrational thoughts in mental health disorders?

  Ellis
• What is Ellis' ABC model in relation to irrational thoughts?

  • Activating event: Causes irrational thoughts
  • Beliefs: The story you tell yourself
  • Consequences: What you did/how you felt
• What does the 'A' in Ellis' ABC model stand for?

  Activating event
• What does the 'B' in Ellis' ABC model represent?

  Beliefs
• What is 'musturbation' in Ellis' model?

  Belief that one must do something
• What does 'cant-stand-it' refer to in Ellis' model?

  Belief that one cannot tolerate discomfort
• What does 'utopianism' refer to in Ellis' model?

  Belief that life should be perfect
• What is REBT in relation to Ellis' model?

  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
  • Focuses on changing irrational beliefs
  • Aims to improve emotional well-being