cognitive approach to explaining depression: ABC model

Question 1

who proposed the ABC model

Answer 1

Ellis

Question 2

when was the ABC model proposed

Answer 2

1962

Question 3

what did Ellis think depression and anxiety was caused by

Answer 3

irrational thoughts

Question 4

what are the 3 components of the ABC model

Answer 4

activating event
beliefs
consequences

Question 5

explain why Ellis thought an activating event lead to depression

Answer 5

focused on irrational thoughts triggered by external events

when we get depressed we experience negative events and these trigger irrational beliefs

Question 6

what part of Ellis’ ABC model causes depression

Answer 6

beliefs (B)

Question 8

define I-can’t-stand-it-itis

Answer 8

belief that it is a major disaster when something doesn’t go smoothly

Question 9

define utoplanism

Answer 9

belief life is always meant to be fair

Question 10

what are the consequences in ellis’ ABC model

Answer 10

behaviours

Question 11

what were the 3 most important irrational beliefs as identified by Ellis’ ABC model

Answer 11

1. I must be accepted by people I find important
2. I must do well or I am useless
3. The world must give me happiness or I will die