Practical application in CBT:
ABC model has led to successful therapies, by challenging irrational beliefs, a person can reduce their depression (supported by Lipsky et al) supporting the basic idea that irrational beliefs have some role in depression. Via dispute - which is when
Partial explanation for depression:
Ellis’ explanation only applies to some to some kinds of depression and is therefore only a partial explanation for it.
Doesn’t explain all aspects of depression:
Although Ellis’s explanation explains why some people are more vulnerable to depression than others, it has the same limitations as Beck - it doesn’t explain the deep anger and hallucination symptoms associated with depression.
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