4.4.2.3 Consequences

• What does the 'A' in the ABC Model stand for?

  Activating Event
• What are the types of consequences from irrational beliefs?

  • Emotional Consequences: Negative feelings (sadness, anger, anxiety, guilt)
  • Behavioral Consequences: Actions taken in response to beliefs (avoidance, procrastination)
  • Cognitive Consequences: Changes in thought patterns (catastrophizing, generalizing)
• What is the ABC Model associated with?

  Understanding depression
• How might someone behave if they fear failure due to irrational beliefs?

  They might avoid challenging situations
• What might happen if someone believes they will fail at a task?

  They may feel anxious and procrastinate
• What happens when an activating event occurs?

  You form beliefs about it
• What does the "C" in Ellis's ABC Model stand for?

  Consequences
• What starts the chain in the ABC Model?

  Activating events
• If someone believes they will succeed on a project, what might be a likely consequence?

  Feeling confident and working hard
• What does generalizing mean in the context of cognitive consequences?

  Believing one negative experience applies to everything
• What are behavioral consequences of irrational beliefs?

  Actions taken in response to beliefs
• What can irrational beliefs lead to?

  Various types of consequences
• What do irrational beliefs result in?

  Negative outcomes like anxiety or depression
• What do rational beliefs lead to?

  Positive consequences like confidence
• What does the ABC model focus on regarding consequences?

  Impact on behavior, thoughts, and emotions
• How do beliefs affect consequences in the ABC Model?

  Beliefs determine the emotional and behavioral outcomes
• What might happen if you believe failing a test means you're a failure?

  You might feel depressed and avoid studying
• If someone believes they are a failure after failing a test, what might be a consequence?

  Feeling depressed or avoiding studying
• What are the two types of consequences in the ABC model?

  • Positive consequences
  • Negative consequences
• If you miss a bus, what belief might cause stress?

  Believing you'll be late to work
• What is the relationship between beliefs and consequences in the ABC Model?

  • Positive beliefs lead to positive consequences
  • Negative or irrational beliefs lead to negative emotions and behaviors
• What leads to positive consequences in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Rational beliefs lead to positive consequences
• How do beliefs influence consequences in the ABC Model?

  Your beliefs determine the consequences
• What is the key difference between positive and negative consequences in Ellis's ABC Model?

  It lies in rational versus irrational beliefs
• What do consequences in the ABC model represent?

  Feelings and actions based on beliefs
• How can rational beliefs influence the consequences in the ABC Model?

  They lead to positive feelings and constructive actions
• What happens if a person has positive beliefs according to the ABC Model?

  They are likely to have positive consequences
• What type of beliefs lead to negative consequences?

  Irrational beliefs lead to negative consequences
• What are cognitive consequences of irrational beliefs?

  Changes in thought patterns
• If someone believes they must always be perfect, what might they feel after making a mistake?

  Extremely guilty
• Why is it important to understand the consequences of irrational beliefs?

  It helps challenge and change those beliefs
• What does the 'B' in the ABC Model represent?

  Beliefs
• How do negative consequences affect behavior?

  They can lead to avoidance of challenges
• How do rational beliefs affect emotions and behaviors?

  They lead to positive emotions and behaviors
• What is the relationship between irrational beliefs and consequences in the ABC Model?

  Irrational beliefs can lead to negative outcomes
• What are the two types of consequences in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Positive and negative consequences
• What emotional consequence might arise from avoiding sports due to negative beliefs?

  Feeling lonely and unfulfilled
• How do beliefs affect the consequences in Ellis's ABC Model?

  They determine whether outcomes are positive or negative
• If someone believes they are not good at sports, what might they do?

  They might avoid playing sports
• What results from irrational beliefs according to Ellis's ABC Model?

  Negative feelings and behaviors result