Ellis's psychological explanation
Ellis's psychological explanation
The ABC model is a partial psychological account associated with Albert Ellis. It describes how a person's interpretation of an event may contribute to emotional difficulties, including some features associated with depression. However, clinical depression is not caused simply by having an irrational response to one event; it is a complex condition influenced by psychological, biological and social factors.
Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Psychology 3.2.10 ABC Model of clinical depression. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy topics like psychological problems and criminal psychology.