AO3 : Cognitive Approach To Expain

Question 1

Pratical application

Answer 1

The theory that depression is caused by negative and irrational thoughts led to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Found to be effective as it helps clients to identify, challenge and change irrational negative thoughts to rational postive ones.
Important part of applied psychology.

Question 2

Cause and effect

Answer 2

Cannot be established within the research. While negative irrational thought may be linked to depression it difficult to conclude if they cause depression or a consequence of it.
Cannot be seen as a full explanation