ABC Belief Monitoring
Functional analysis explores relationships between stimuli and responses. This behavioral analysis tool is arranged in an ABC (Antedents, Behaviors, Consequences) format.
This is a behavioral analysis (functional analysis) tool. True behavioral analysis looks at the antecedents and consequences to any behavior, and allows for changes to be made to these contingencies in order to shape behavior. In this case the ABC method is used to help identify thoughts or beliefs occurring in a particular situation, and to identify the consequences of holding those beliefs. This worksheet was originally submitted by Paul McQueen