4.4.2 Ellis's ABC Model

• What does the ABC Model explain in psychology?

  Depression and irrational beliefs
• The 'B' in the ABC Model refers to an individual's beliefs
• Emotional consequences are behavioral reactions to beliefs.

  False
• What role do irrational beliefs play in depression according to the ABC Model?

  They trigger negative emotions
• The ABC Model is commonly used in therapy
• How can challenging irrational beliefs improve emotional well-being?

  By promoting rational thinking
• How many components does Ellis's ABC Model have?

  Three
• Arrange the components of the ABC Model in their correct sequence.

  1️⃣ Activating event

  2️⃣ Belief

  3️⃣ Consequence
• What is the Activating Event in Ellis's ABC Model?

  An external trigger
• Failing an exam is an example of an activating event in the ABC Model.
• The Activating Event directly results in emotional consequences without any intervening beliefs.

  False
• What distinguishes rational beliefs from irrational beliefs in the ABC Model?

  Their adaptiveness
• A rational belief example is "I didn't pass the exam, but I can study harder next time".
• What type of consequences are emotional consequences in the ABC Model?

  Feelings resulting from beliefs
• Behavioral consequences are actions taken based on emotional reactions.
• What might be an emotional consequence of believing "I am a failure" after failing an exam?

  Depression
• After failing an exam, a behavioral consequence might be avoiding future studies.
• In Ellis's ABC Model, Consequences refer to emotional and behavioral results that stem from an individual's beliefs
• What are emotional consequences in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Feelings from beliefs
• What are behavioral consequences in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Actions from beliefs
• Match the type of consequence with its example:

  Emotional consequence ↔️ Depression

  Behavioral consequence ↔️ Avoidance
• Failing an exam is an activating event that can lead to negative beliefs and consequences
• What is the formula for consequences in Ellis's ABC Model?

  $\text{Consequences} =$$\text{Emotional} +$$\text{Behavioral}$
• Ellis's ABC Model explains how depression stems from irrational beliefs
• What is the activating event in Ellis's ABC Model?

  External event
• What are beliefs in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Interpretation of the event
• Failing an exam can lead to the belief "I am a failure," resulting in depression and avoiding future study
• What triggers a negative thought in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Activating event
• What are rational beliefs in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Realistic and adaptive
• Rational beliefs promote positive coping strategies
• What is an example of a rational belief in Ellis's ABC Model?

  "I didn't pass, but I can improve"
• Consequences in Ellis's ABC Model are the emotional and behavioral results of one's beliefs
• How do irrational beliefs contribute to depression in Ellis's ABC Model?

  Lead to negative emotions
• Ellis's ABC Model explains how irrational beliefs lead to depression
• What does the 'A' in the ABC Model stand for?

  Activating Event
• Irrational beliefs are realistic and adaptive interpretations of events.

  False
• A rational belief is an interpretation that is both realistic and helpful
• What is the role of cognitive restructuring in addressing irrational beliefs?

  To challenge irrational beliefs
• Steps involved in applying the ABC Model in therapy

  1️⃣ Identify Activating Events

  2️⃣ Explore Beliefs

  3️⃣ Address Consequences
• What is an example of an activating event that might trigger negative thoughts?

  Job loss