Beck (1961) : Cognitive Explanations Of Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Method ?
A
Clinical interviews with patients undergoing therapy for depression
2
Q
Design ?
A
Independent measures design comparison with 31 non depressed patients
3
Q
Pps?
A
50 pps - with depression
16 males - 34 females
18-48 years age range
Middle / upper class - average Intelligence
4
Q
Procedure ?
A
Face to face interviews - reports of patients thoughts before session and during
Diaries were sometimes kept of thoughts brought to sessions
5
Q
Aim?
A
Understand cognitive distortions in parients with depression
