The Cognitive Approach to Explaining the Etiology of Depressive Disorders

question 214

Multiple Choice

The cognitive approach to explaining the etiology of depressive disorders maintains that people who are more likely to develop depressive disorders tend to do all of the following EXCEPT

• A) attribute their setbacks to personal flaws instead of to situational factors.
• B) ruminate about, or dwell over, their depression.
• C) misinterpret harmless situations as threatening.
• D) have a pessimistic explanatory style.

Understand the critical role culture plays in shaping personality and therapy approaches.

Identify the demographic changes in the U.S. and their implications for therapy.

Recognize the importance of avoiding cultural imposition in therapy sessions.

Understand the psychological and health consequences of acculturation and discrimination.

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