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EPPP Psychology

Category - Treatment, Intervention, Prevention, and Supervision

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In the 20th century, cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT) and a number of new therapy methods were developed as an alternative to behaviorist theory. Beck’s cognitive therapy is based on the idea that emotional and psychological disturbances result from maladaptive beliefs. His theory identifies a maladaptive cognitive triad that causes depression. Which of the following is not a component of that triad?
  1. Negative view of the self
  2. Negative view of the past
  3. Negative view of the world
  4. Negative view of the future
Explanation
Answer: B - The cognitive triad consists of a negative view of the self, the world, and the future. Negative view of the past was not identified by Beck as part of the maladaptive thinking that causes depression.
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