Week 2: key reading - BECK 2005

Question 1

evolution of the cognitive model

Answer 1

cognitive revolution in 50s and 60s by Ellis

originally based on information-processing model (dysfunctional beliefs underlying distortions)

symptoms in terms of biased interpretations of events attributed to activation of negative representations of self, world and future

Question 2

relaspe and cognitive therapy

Answer 2

• Lower relapse rate for CT compared to other treatment options (29.5% compared to 60%)