depression Flashcards
what are negative self schemas
automatic negative thoughts about the self
what was becks theory
people develop a dysfunctional view of themselves
what was the negative triad
negative view of self, world and the future
what is overgeneralisation
assumption only bad things will happen
what is it when you only focus on the negatives
selective abstraction
strength of becks negative triad
has practical application as cbt therapy was based of becks theory’s
weakness of becks negative triad
bipolar depression is difficult to explain due to the mania and anger which has no links to the mania
what is ellis’s abc model
activating effect
beliefs
consequence
(dispute ans effect)
what was ellis theory
anxiety and depression was due to faulty thinking
strength of ellis abc model
grazzoli and terry 2000
65 women and thinking styles before birth
weakness of ellis abc model
there could be a biological origin cuz genes effect neurotransmitter levels
what are the steps to cbt
- identify automatic thoughts and cognitive biases
- challenge the thoughts
- set homework
what is behavioural activation
increasing engagement when depressed
eg going out with friends
strength of cbt
march et al
cbt is the same effective as drugs 81%
combined is 85%
weakness of cbt
shezad ali et al 2017
high relapse rates
47% in 6 months
53% in a year