Cognitive Flashcards
What are schemas? (Cognitive depression)
Cognitive structures that help to make processing information efficient and effective - based on memories
What did Beck (1967) believe depression causes? (Cognitive depression)
Negative schemas upon expectations of life
When do negative schemas develop? (Cognitive depression)
Childhood
What are negative schemas filled by? (Cognitive depression)
Cognitive biases
Give examples of cognitive biases (cognitive depression)
- selective abstraction
- black and white thinking
- minimisation
- magnification
- generalisation
What 3 components are used in Beck’s cognitive triad? (Cognitive depression)
Self, world, future
Explain the ‘self’ part of Becks triad (cognitive depression)
The patient feels inadequate, worthless and incapable of success
Explain the ‘world’ part of Beck’s triad (cognitive depression)
The patient considers all past and present experiences in a negative light
Explain the ‘future’ part of Beck’s triad (cognitive depression)
Depressed individuals envision the future as hopeless
When perception becomes more distorted, what happens? (Cognitive depression)
Selective attention is placed on failures
Why does Beck’s theory allow for practical application? (Cognitive depression)
CBT has supported many and is generally preferred over drug based treatment
Why is Beck’s theory flawed? (Cognitive depression)
Too vague - why do the negative schemas develop? Some research shows if outlook is optimistic, may not be depressed
Why is beck’s theory flawed in terms of schemas? (Cognitive depression)
Do negative schemas cause depression or does depression cause faulty schemas?
What does the cognitive approach focus on? (Cognitive depression)
How environmental stimuli can cause irrational behaviour through faulty thinking
