5 mark modification - cbt

• 1. cognitive explanation
• 2. SZ caused = Dysfunctional Thought Processes + way we process info in faulty way

  • faulty metarepresentation (lose stages in thought process)
  • lack of preconscious filters (struggle to filter relevant info)
  • negative cognitive triad (-ve schemas reinforce -ve symptoms)
• 3. theory used to address dysfunctional thinking + create functional thinking processes to help client become aware of irrational thoughts / processes and make them more rational
• 4. E.G = CBT

  > helps client consider + reorganise disordered thoughts + challenge interpretations / processes

  > addresses cognitive processes using multiple strategies > empirical disputation + teaches techniques to distract / benefit client