cognitive triad

a set of three beliefs thought to characterize major depressive episodes. These are negative beliefs about the self, the world, and the future. Also called negative triad. [proposed in 1976 by Aaron T. Beck]

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February 11th 2025

cognitive complexity

the state or quality of a thought process that involves numerous constructs, with many interrelationships among them. Such processing is often experienced as difficult or effortful. See also conceptual complexity.