DIE Model
What does the I in DIE Model stand for?
Interpretation
What do the ABCs stand for?
Affect, Behavior, Cognition
If I fail one test, I am a horrible student and should drop out of college
Catastrophizing
I bought dinner last week, so my friend should buy dinner this week
Expectations
The ABC component that begins the firing order.
Trigger
What does the E in DIE Model stand for?
Emotional Response
Is this an upward or downward spiral?
Sofia joined her college's dance ensemble freshman year. She went to all of her rehearsals and practiced outside of class. She felt like she was going to do a great job. After the show, she was super happy because she did not make any mistakes.
Upward spiral
If you have different political opinions than me, we can't be friends
Polarized thinking
I want to be an art major, but I can't because my parents want me to be a business major
Approval
A series of ABCs that leads to a positive outcome or experience.
Upward spiral
What does the D in DIE Model stand for?
Data
What is a downward spiral?
When the ABCs start getting into a negative trajectory
My girlfriend hasn't texted me all day, I know she hates me and wants to break up
Mind Reading
If my roommate wasn't so messy, I'd enjoy dorm life better
External control
Specifies the trigger as well as the order in which a person experiences the ABC components of an interaction.
Firing order
What is the interpretation in this example?
Gabby's professor set up a meeting to talk to her about her upcoming research project. She thought it would be a great opportunity for her to talk to her professor about her ideas one-on-one. She was excited about their appointment, and made sure to get there early to make a good impression.
She thought it would be a great opportunity for her to talk to her professor about her ideas one-on-one
What is the trigger in this situation?
Emma felt so happy when she was accepted to Marist. She called her mom to tell her the good news and thought about how all her hard work paid off.
Affect
I hung out with my friend last night, it's her fault I overslept and missed my 8 am class
Blaming
I've always been a bad test taker, and I always will be
Determinism
Thoughts and beliefs that are realistic but pessimistic
Appropriate Negative Cognitions
What is the emotional response in this example?
Victoria joined the symphonic band when she got to college. She didn't like the instructor, so she skipped rehearsals frequently. When the day of their concert came, she was not comfortable with the music. She was anxious about making a big mistake and ruining the concert for everyone. She wished she had put more effort in to practicing.
She was anxious about making a big mistake and ruining the concert for everyone
Is this affect or cognition?
I feel like my hair looks awful today
Cognition
All college seniors have senioritis and are lazy
Global labeling
My research paper is already overdue, there's no way I'm getting an A, I might as well not submit it
Perfectionism
Directing one's affect, behavior, and cognition in an organized way in order to attain specific goals.
Self-Management