Psychology GCSE
Ellis's ABC model
What Ellis's ABC model means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ellis's ABC model
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Explains depression through an activating event, the beliefs a person holds about it, and the emotional consequences, where irrational beliefs about events can lead to depression.
Topics that use Ellis's ABC model
- Psychological problems (AQA GCSE)
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