Cogntive Approach To Explaining Depression Flashcards
What is the main assumption of the cognitive appraoch
Our thought processes shape our behaviour and should be studied scientifically
What is a schema
A mental framework, gained from experience, which helps organise and interpret new information in the world
Outline what is meant by musturbatory thinking
Thinking that certain ideas must be true in order for an individual to be happy
According to the cognitive approach, what is the main cause of depression
Faulty and negative thinking
What is Ellis’ ABC model (1962)
A cognitive approach to understanding depression focusing on the effect of irrational beliefs and emotions
Outline Ellis’ ABC model
A- activating event
B- irrational belief triggered by the event
C- consequence of the belief
What is Beck’s negative triad (1967)
A cognitive approach to understanding depression focusing on how negative schemas about self, world, and future lead to depression.
How does someone acquire such negative schemas according to Beck
Through their childhood as a result of many factos, including parental/peer rejection or criticisms by teachers
What are systematic cognitive biases
Drawing sweeping conclusions regarding self-worth on the basis of one small piece of negative information
What is an example of a systematic cognitive bias
Performing poorly on a test and making the sweeping conclusion that you are rubbish at everything
