Ellis’ ABC model

Question 1

What does Ellis suggest

Answer 1

Depressed people blame external events for their unhappiness
It’s irrational thoughts that lead to us being unhappy(depressed)

Question 2

ABC MODEL

Answer 2

A- activating event
B- belief about event
C- consequences

Question 3

Stage one

Answer 3

Activating event
-something that happens in the environment around you which u react to

Question 4

Stage 2

Answer 4

Belief about event
Irrational beliefs about the event

Question 5

Stage 3

Answer 5

Consequence - an emotional response caused by the irrational beliefs (depression)

Question 6

Example of model

Answer 6

Activating event - someone’s declines offer for second date
Belief - you’re unloveable, worthless , low self esteem
Consequence - depression

Question 7

Evaluation of CBT AND Ellis ABC model

Answer 7

✖️-Blames patients irrational thoughts- doesn’t take into account biological or environment factors
- maybe the depression leads to irrational thinking not the other way round

✔️- CBT challenges thought process not just symptoms more long term and no drugs in the body.