Cognitive explanation for Depression

Question 1

One strength of Becks explanation for Depression?

Answer 1

Research support (Clark and Beck)
-Showed cog vulnerabilities more common in depressed pps and often preceded the depression
-Adds practical value as it can be used to tackle depression before it gets severe

Question 2

One strength of Becks explanation of depression?

Answer 2

Real world application
-Cognitive therapies focus on identifiying negative thoughts about selfg, world and future and tackle these in therapies to treat depreesion

Question 3

One strength of Ellis explanation of depression?

Answer 3

Real world application
REBT focuses on vigorous arguement with the patient to disprove their irrational beliefs and break the link between activatine events and depression

Question 4

One limitation of Ellis’ explanation of depression?

Answer 4

Cannot explain endogenous depression
Not all depression is reactive and Ellis model fails to address this