: The authors argue that psychological distress is not just about what we think, but how we think. They describe a cognitive architecture where emotional disorders are maintained by a "Cognitive Attentional Syndrome" (CAS).
This seminal paper introduced the model, which is the foundational framework for Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) . Core Concepts of the Article Metacognitions, metacognitive processes and met...
: Beliefs that thoughts are uncontrollable or dangerous (e.g., "My thoughts will drive me crazy"). : The authors argue that psychological distress is
: Beliefs that worry is helpful (e.g., "Worrying helps me prepare"). Core Concepts of the Article : Beliefs that
This article shifted the focus of clinical psychology from "What is the patient thinking?" to "Why is the patient thinking this way?" It explains why some people can experience a negative thought and let it go, while others spiral into anxiety or depression because their metacognitive beliefs force them to engage with the thought.
: This consists of three main processes:
: Maladaptive strategies like thought suppression or avoidance.
: The authors argue that psychological distress is not just about what we think, but how we think. They describe a cognitive architecture where emotional disorders are maintained by a "Cognitive Attentional Syndrome" (CAS).
This seminal paper introduced the model, which is the foundational framework for Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) . Core Concepts of the Article
: Beliefs that thoughts are uncontrollable or dangerous (e.g., "My thoughts will drive me crazy").
: Beliefs that worry is helpful (e.g., "Worrying helps me prepare").
This article shifted the focus of clinical psychology from "What is the patient thinking?" to "Why is the patient thinking this way?" It explains why some people can experience a negative thought and let it go, while others spiral into anxiety or depression because their metacognitive beliefs force them to engage with the thought.
: This consists of three main processes:
: Maladaptive strategies like thought suppression or avoidance.