The motivational component of the cognitive model

The theoretical basis of cognitive therapy, the cognitive model, explains the emotional reactions of individuals by the peculiarities of their perception. An individual perceives the world through the prism of personal experience, presented in the form of a certain structure, that influences the formation of internal reactions in response to stimuli. To designate this structure, in addition to the term "personal construct" introduced by G. Kelly, others are also used, such as cognitive patterns, schemes, cognitive habits, perception characteristics, etc. The vagueness of terminology reflects the insufficiently studied depth and complexity of the processes of perception, which negatively affects the effectiveness of cognitive therapy. An attempt to clarify was made by A. Beck in the Generic cognitive model, which mentions the cognitive, affective, motivational, and behavioral components of perception patterns. The role of motives is undoubtedly important in the process of perception. It is no exaggeration to say that the influence of motives can be traced in everything that a person does. Core beliefs, the main element of the scheme and the goal of cognitive therapy, are formed under the influence of motives, rely on motives, and their transformation cannot but affect the motivational sphere. With this approach, the motive appears as the basis, the foundation of the scheme.