Psychological Problems - Depression

What are the stats of depression

Women more than men

5% of adults

Asians more likely than black people

What are some symptons of depression

Weight loss

Energy loss

Reduced self esteem

Diminished appetite

Social Rank Theory

Depression has evolved so we can adapt and survive.

We lose something

Depression helps us come to terms with it preventing us from aspiring to achieve higher status and potentially getting hurt more

SRT Criticisms

Ignores nature

Reductionist

ABC model

Cognitive explanation

Believes depression is a result of disturbance in thinking

What does A stand for

**Activating event**:An event which triggers an irrational/rational belief

What does B stand for

**Belief**: how the event is interpreted, rational belief or irrational belief

What is an irrational belief

percieving events to mean different things than they do

What is a rational belief

perceivig events how they are

What does C stand for

**Consequences**: If a belief is irrational it may lead to negative thoughts

ABC model Criticisms

Model assumes individual only becomes depressed due to irrational thoughts

Reductionist

Hard to conclude cause and effect

Supports free will