the cognitive approach to explaining depression

what is the cognitive approach for depression

our thought process and mental processess and how they affect our behaviour.

who came up with the negetive triad

Beck

what is the negetive triad

the negative triad is the three types of negative thinking that contribute to becoming depressed

1. negative views of the world

2. negative views of yourself

3. negative views of the future

who made the ABC model

Ellis

what is the ABC model

the abc model is that depression occurs when there is a triggering event

A. activating event

B. irrational belief

c. the emotional response i.e. anxiety mood swings etc

strength of becks negetive triad

It provides a clear framework for understanding how negative thought patterns contribute to depression, allowing for targeted cognitive therapy interventions.

limitations of becks negetive triad

It may oversimplify the complexity of depression by focusing primarily on cognitive aspects, ignoring biological and environmental factors that also contribute to the disorder.

strength of the ABC model

allows for clear understanding of how depression develops in specific scenarios

limitations of ABC model

only explains reactive depression and not endogenous depression

endogenous depression is a type of depression caused by biological factors, such as genetic predisposition

also it has high ethical issues because it controversial as it states the the responsibility for depression is Purely with the depressed person blaming them fully for being depressed