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Beck's cognitive triad

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In cognitive therapy, a set of three mutually reinforcing elements of a depressed person's belief system: automatic, spontaneous and seemingly uncontrollable negative thoughts about (i) oneself, (ii) the world or environment, and (iii) the future.

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Beck's scale Beck's triad Becka becke Beckel Beckenham

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