Seligman's Learned Helplessness Theory Concerning the Etiology of Depression Emphasizes

question 80

Multiple Choice

Seligman's learned helplessness theory concerning the etiology of depression emphasizes the role of

• A) biological factors associated with genetic predispositions.
• B) interpersonal factors involving inadequate social skills.
• C) cognitive factors involving unreasonably optimistic expectations.
• D) cognitive factors involving a pessimistic explanatory style.

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