4.4.2 Ellis's ABC Model

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  • 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?
    Consequences=\text{Consequences} =Emotional+ \text{Emotional} +Behavioral \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