depression - treatment

Question 1

Ellis DEF model

Answer 1

D- disputing or challangeing irrational thoughts
E- effect
F- feeling
- beliefs lead to self defeat

Question 2

Homework

Answer 2

completing assingments between therapy sessions, vital in testing irrational thoughts

Question 3

behavioural activation

Answer 3

specifcs are focusedn on certain behaviours or thoughts , encourages excercise and bases on common sense

Question 4

CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)

Answer 4

-changes maladaptive thoughts and beliefs , develops responses for them, works for some people , perfectionist traits

Question 5

unconditional positive regard

Answer 5

convincing an indivudual of thier value as a human being, provides respect and appreciation

Question 6

evaluation point 1

Answer 6

= individual differences
-less suitable for people who have high levels of irrational beliefs
-CBT less suitbale for peoples with high levels of stress on individual
-some people dont want direct advice

Question 7

evaluation point 2

Answer 7

Research support
-REBT and CBT have done well in outcomes of treatment , REBT 90% succes rate
-therapist compatence plays a huge role 15% attribution

Question 8

evaluation point 3

Answer 8

alternative treatments
-popular treatment is drug therapy, requiring less effort and is cheaper
-Cuijpers found CBT was more successful with conjoined therapy

Question 9

evaluation point 4

Answer 9

support for behavioural activation
-alleviate depression with beneficial things like exercise
-lower relapse rates when continued exercise regimes