The cognitive approach in explaining depression

• What do cognitive explanations suggest about some people's vulnerability to depression?

  They are vulnerable due to the way they think.
• What is the Negative Triad in cognitive explanations of depression?

  The Negative Triad consists of negative views of the self, the world, and the future.
• What are the three components of the Negative Triad?

  Negative views of the self, the world, and the future.
• How do people with depression think according to cognitive explanations?

  They think negatively and automatically.
• What is a negative self-schema?

  A negative self-schema is a package of knowledge used to interpret incoming information negatively regarding the self.
• How can a negative self-schema affect a person's thinking?


  It can lead to cognitive biases.
• When might a negative self-schema be activated?


  It may have been activated in childhood.
• What are cognitive biases in the context of depression?

  Cognitive biases are a focus on negative information that leads to distorted thinking.
• What is an example of overgeneralization in cognitive biases?


  Thinking "I've failed one exam; I will fail them all."
• What is faulty information processing in depression?

  It involves focusing on negatives rather than positives.
• What does irrational thinking lead to in the context of depression?

  Irrational thinking results in depression.
• What does the ABC model stand for in cognitive explanations of depression?

  A stands for activating event, B stands for beliefs, and C stands for consequences.
• What are some examples of irrational beliefs in the context of depression?

  Examples include "we must always succeed" and "life should always be fair."
• What are the consequences of irrational beliefs in depression?


  They relate to changes in feelings and negative emotions such as depression.
• How does the way a person thinks about events relate to their experience of unhappiness?

  The way a person thinks about events is a cause for their unhappiness.
• What are the key components of cognitive explanations for depression?

  • Cognitive explanations suggest vulnerability due to thinking patterns.
  • The Negative Triad includes negative views of the self, the world, and the future.
  • Negative self-schema leads to cognitive biases.
  • Cognitive biases focus on negatives and lead to distorted thinking.
  • Irrational thinking results in depression.
  • The ABC model outlines activating events, beliefs, and consequences.