Distinguishing the Dimensions of the Original Dysfunctional Attitude Scale in an Archival Clinical Sample

Abstract The Dysfunctional Attitude Scale measures depression related enduring beliefs and is one of the central cognitive behavioral (CBT) research theory. It has been marker etiological claims CBT, so any change to understanding composition DAS would have potentially far-reaching implications for a large body literature. We sought capitalize on advances in psychometric techniques since original 100-item was last analyzed sufficiently clinical sample provide definitive measurement model this important instrument. Beyond two dimensions usually found shorter forms scale, we identified following subscales: imperatives, flexibility, negative expectancy. This richer more precise structure renews its potential meet challenge predicting who prone develop or experience recurrence.