Cognitive Treatments of Depression (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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Cognitive Treatments of Depression
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Cognitive treatments for depression target

Negative & irrational thought patterns

Primary psychological treatment for depression

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

REBT developer

Albert Ellis

Musturbatory beliefs definition

Absolute demands on self/others/world (must, should)

ABC model components

Activating event, Beliefs, Consequences

Reframing in REBT

Reinterpreting ABC model more positively & logically

Embling (2002): CBT + drugs vs drugs alone

CBT + drugs more effective

Embling (2002): traits predicting poor CBT response

High sociotropy, perfectionism, external locus of control

CBT vs drug therapy: speed of improvement

CBT rapid; drugs need 10-14 days

Causation debate in CBT

Does negative thinking cause or result from depression?

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