Cognitive Approach

Cognitive Approach

1. Beck's Cognitive Triad

   • Negative view of self- Negative view of world- Negative view of future
     • negative schemata can be internal or external, specific or global, stable or unstable
   • Cognitive Behaviour theory (CBT)
     • AIM- to change irrational/dysfunctional thinking
       • focuses on current problems not past symptoms
       • reality testing- asking patient to give evidence for negative thoughts.

2. Ellis' ABC Model

   • A-activating event. B-beliefs about event. C-consequent emotions and behaviours
     • REBT

3. Evaluation

   • recognizes complex cognitive processes as important in psychological disorders.
     • effective treatment for depression and anxiety
   • idea of schemata is reductionistic and vague
   • takes no account of biological or genetic factors
   • some disorders might lead to irrational thinking