Beck’s Cognitive Theory Flashcards
What is Beck’s Cognitive Theory
Depression is caused by biases in ways of thinking and processing information
What is a negative schema
Set of beliefs that mean individuals see themselves and the world in a negative way
What is the negative triad
Hold negative views of themself, the world and the future
What 3 things lead to depression according to Beck’s Cognitive Theory
- Negative triad
- Cognitive Biases
- Failures and Losses
Why do failures and losses contribute to depression according to Beck’s cognitive theory
Individual fails to take initiative and therefore opportunities are lost
What are 4 thinking biases in Beck’s cognitive theory of depression
- Arbitrary inference
- Selective abstraction
- Overgeneralisation
- Magnification and minimisation
What is arbitrary inference
Jumping to conclusion with little or no evidence
What is selective abstraction
Coming to a conclusion from looking at one of many elements
What is overgeneralisation
Generalising based on a single incident
What is magnification and minimisation
Perceiving events as totally bad or neutral. Downplaying importance of positive events and thoughts
What treatment for depression did Beck’s cognitive model lead to
Cognitive retraining
What is cognitive retraining
- Helps individuals identify their negative thoughts and beliefs
- Challenge their negative thoughts as dysfunctional and irrational
- Replace their negative thoughts for more rational thoughts
