Cognitive approach to explaining depression Flashcards
What did Beck propose?
the negative triad - three kinds of negative thinking
What were Beck’s three kinds of negative thinking?
- negative views of world
- negative views of future
- negative views of self
What did Ellis propose?
the ABC model - depression occurs when activating event triggers an irrational belief which produces a consequence
What is a negative self-schema?
a package of ideas and information developed through experience that act as a mental framework
When does a person develop a dysfunctional view of themselves?
when the three types of negative thinking occur
What did Ellis say about a good mental health?
result of rational thinking, allowing people to be happy and free of pain
What did Ellis use the ABC model for?
to explain how rational thoughts affect our behaviour and emotional state
What is A?
activating state
What did A focus on?
in which a irrational thought is triggered by external events
What is B?
beliefs
What is C?
consequences
