explanations

• What is one strength of Ellis's ABC model?

  Its real-world application in treating depression
• What is the approach of Ellis's cognitive therapy called?

  Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT)
• How does REBT aim to help depressed individuals?

  By arguing against their irrational beliefs
• What evidence supports REBT's effectiveness?

  It can change negative beliefs and relieve symptoms
• What type of depression does Ellis's ABC model primarily explain?

  Reactive depression triggered by life events
• What is reactive depression?

  Depression triggered by life events
• What is endogenous depression?

  Depression not traceable to life events
• Why is Ellis's ABC model considered a partial explanation for depression?

  It only explains reactive depression, not endogenous
• What are the key terms associated with Ellis's ABC model of depression?

  • Depression
  • Cognition
  • Schema
  • Negative triad
  • ABC Model
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
• What are the strengths and limitations of Ellis's ABC model?

  Strengths:

  • Real-world application in therapy
  • Evidence supporting effectiveness of REBT

  
  

  Limitations:

  • Only explains reactive depression
  • Does not account for endogenous depression