Would suggest that faulty thinking patterns within the mind and the disruption of these cause depression.
Beck et al; Cognitive Explanation Of Depression.
Aim; Understand cognitive distortions in patients with depression.
Method; clinical interviews with p's undergoing therapy. Independent measures design. (p's - 50 with depression, 31 not suffering depression).
Procedure; face to face interviews with retrospective reports before and during the session.
Results; certain themes appeared - low self-esteem, self blame, desire to escape, feelings of unlovable and alone.
Conclusion; Cognitive distortions that deviate from realistic and logical thinking are related to and therefore can help explain depression.
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