Beck Negative triad

• Negative view of self -->

  Negative views about the world -->

  Negative views about the future -- >
• Negative triad is the automatic thoughts linked to depression
• Strengths:

  • Good application for treating depression
  • Used to challenge and change irrational thoughts
  • Good external validity
  • Cognitive approach could be used to identify vulnerable people and trigger interventions to delay the onset of depression
• Weaknesses:

  • Not useful stating why depression occurs or where it comes from
  • Lacks explanatory power
  • Not consider influence of biological factors
  • Research suggests genetics and neurotransmitters play a key role in the development of depression