Depression

Question 1

What are the 4 types of depression the DSM-5 recognises ?

Answer 1

. major depressive disorder
. persistent depressive disorder
. disruptive mood disregulation disorder
. premenstrual disphoric disorder

Question 2

What are the behavioural characteristics of depression ?

Answer 2

. reduced activity levels
. disruption to sleep/eating
. aggression/self - harm

Question 3

What are the emotional characteristics of depression ?

Answer 3

. lowered mood
. anger
. lowered self esteem

Question 4

What are the cognitive characteristics of depression ?

Answer 4

. poor concentration
. negative dwelling
. absolutist thinking

Question 5

What is Beck’s theory for explaining depression ?

Answer 5

3 components:
. faulty information thinking
. negative self schemas
. negative triad

Question 6

What is the evaluation for becks theory

Answer 6

. Good supporting evidence
. Practical application
. Doesn’t explain all aspects

Question 7

What is Ellis’ ABC model ?

Answer 7

Persons irrational thoughts
A - activating event
B - beliefs
C - consequences

Question 8

What is the evaluation for Ellis’s ABC model ?

Answer 8

. Offers partial explanation
. Practical application
. Doesn’t explain all aspects

Question 9

What is Becks cognitive therapy ?

Answer 9

1.) initial assessment to find automatic negative triad
2.) setting goals, monitoring improvements, challenge negative thoughts

. Use reality testing = setting HW
. Behavioural activation = patients become more active

Question 10

What is Ellis’ rational emotive behavioural therapy ?

Answer 10

Extends ABC model: disputing, effect

Empirical = actual evidence to support irrational belief
Logical = whether it follows facts
Pragmatic = if its going to help the patient

Question 11

What is the evaluation for CBT ?

Answer 11

. its effective
. may not work for severe cases
. patient/therapist relationship