Psychopathology

What is faulty information processing

When depressed people focus on the negative aspects of a situation and ignore positive

What is a schema

A set of ideas and information developed through experience

What is the negative triad

Negative view of the world - there is no hope anywhere. Negative view of the future - nothing will get better. Negative view of yourself - I am worthless

Two good evaluations of Beck's theory

1. Has good supporting evidence - Grazioli & Terry : pregnant women with high cognitive vulnerability more likely had PND. 2. Practical application - used in CBT

One bad evaluation of Beck's theory

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