cognitive explanation depression

Question 1

Becks cognitive theory

Answer 1

• Beck (1967) suggested that some people are more prone to depression because of faulty information processing
• focus on the negative = blow small things out of proportion, over-generalisation and catastrophising
• negative self schema
• negative triad : negative view of self,future, world

Question 2

what is a schema

Answer 2

a schema is a ‘package’ of ideas and information developed through experience.

Question 3

ellis abc model

Answer 3

A = activating event
- depression = irrational thoughts
- depression occurs when we experience negative events
B = beliefs
- negative events trigger irrational beliefs, for example:
● ‘I-can’t-stand-it’ is the belief that it is a disaster when things do not go smoothly
C = consequences
When an activating event triggers irrational beliefs there are emotional and behavioural consequences e.g depressed