the cognitive approach to explaining + treating depression

Question 1

what does CBT stand for

Answer 1

cognitive behavioural therapy

Question 2

what does REBT stand for

Answer 2

rational emotive behaviour therapy

Question 3

what does D stand fo

Answer 3

disputing irrational thoughts and beliefs

Question 4

what does e stand for

Answer 4

effects of disputing and having an effective attitude to life

Question 5

what does F stand for

Answer 5

new feelings that are produced

Question 6

what are the 3 types of disputing

Answer 6

logical
empirical
pragmatic

Question 7

what is logical disputing

Answer 7

does this thought make sense in the light of the info available eg does thinking this way make sense

Question 8

what is empirical disputing

Answer 8

where is the proof/evidence that these beliefs are accurate

Question 9

what is pragmatic disputing

Answer 9

how is it useful to maintain this belief eg how is it going to help me

Question 10

what are the other characteristics of cbt

Answer 10

homework
behavioural activation
unconditional positive regard

Question 11

what is unconditional positive regard

Answer 11

given by the therapist to the client to help their self esteem, this needs to be sustained

Question 12

what is behavioural activation

Answer 12

taking part in an activity and deal with the perceived obstacles eg join a tennis club

Question 13

what is the homework that a client could do during cbt

Answer 13

clients could be asked to carry out certain behaviours between sessions as a way of testing their irrational beliefs