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Cognitive theory
Aaron Beck
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Psychology
Graduate
10/05/2009

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Aaron Beck
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originator of cognitive theory; believed that thoughts determined feelings and behaviors; Beck depression inventory
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cognitive theory
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gives cognitive thought patterns (as oppose to emotions and behaviors) the main focus, thoughts determine feelings andb behaviors, interpretations are what is important
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abnormal theory in cognitive theory
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belief in maladaptive cognitions lead to abnormal behavior
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arbitrary inference
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maladaptive cognition; drawing a conclusion without solid evidence
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overgeneralization
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maladaptive cognition; mistaking isolated incidents for the norm
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magnifying/minimizing
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maladaptive cognition; making too much or too little of somethin
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personalizing
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maladaptive cognition; inappropriately taking responsibility
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dichotomous thinking
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maladaptive cognition; black and white thinking; extremist thinking
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cognitive triad
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negative views about the self, world, and the future; believed by Beck to cause depresison
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Beck Depression Inventory
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measures negative views about the self, the world, and the future (cognitive triad) and is used to gauge severity of depression
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cognitive therapy
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directed therapy to expose and restructure maladaptive thought and reasoning patterns; short term; focuses on tangible evidence of client's logic; goal is to correct maladaptive cognitions
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