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The cognitive approach to treating depression (Challenging irrational…
The cognitive approach to treating depression
Key terms
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) - a combination of cognitive therapy (a way of changing maladaptive thoughts and beliefs).
Irrational thoughts - rational thinking is flexible and realistic, where beliefs are based on fact and logic. Irrational thinking is rigid and unrealistic and lacks internal consistency.
Challenging irrational thoughts
D, refers to Disputing irrational thoughts and beliefs
E, stands for the Effects of disputing and effective attitude to life
F is the new feelings (emotions) that are produced
Logical disputing - self-defeating beliefs do not follow logically from the information available (e.g. 'Does thinking in this way this makes sense?')
Empirical thinking - self-defeating beliefs may not be consistent with reality (e.g. 'Where is the proof that this belief is accurate?')
Pragmatic disputing - emphasises the lack of usefulness of self-defeating beliefs (e.g. 'How is this belief likely to help me?')
Homework + behavioural activation + unconditional positive regard
clients ask to complete assignments between therapy sessions
to engage in pleasurable activities - a way for common antidepressants
valuable to be a human being
Evaluation
Research support
Individual differences
Support for behavioural activation
Alternative treatments
The dodo bird effect