cognitive approach depression

Question 1

Outline Ellis model

Answer 1

• activating event
• irrational belief
• negative emotion

Question 2

what did Ellis identify as the three irrational beliefs?

Answer 2

• must be approved by everyone
• I must do well or I am worthless
• the world must give me happiness or I die

Question 3

Beck’s negative triad?

Answer 3

• negative view of yourself, world and future

Question 4

what did Beck state about schemas with depression?

Answer 4

• acquired negative schema during childhood - negative view of the world. These schemas are activated when a person enters a new situation. lead to cognitive bias

Question 5

weakness: blames client

Answer 5

suggests that the client is responsible for their disorder

situational factors aren’t taken into account

Question 6

practical applications?

Answer 6

CBT behavioural therapy (in conjunction with a drug)

- alleviated by challenging irrational thoughts