One Difficulty with the Social-Cognitive Explanation of Depression Is That

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Multiple Choice

One difficulty with the social-cognitive explanation of depression is that negative explanations

• A)are more characteristic of men than of women.
• B)may be a consequence rather than a cause of depression.
• C)do not coincide with actual episodes of depression.
• D)are more clearly associated with mania than with depression.

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Definitions:

Nonbiological Factors

Influences on human behavior and development that do not stem from genetic or biological processes, such as social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors.

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence that presents as a persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms.

Secretive Destructive Behaviors

Actions that are intentionally hidden and harmful, often indicating underlying psychological issues or disorders.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, characterized by various physical, psychological, and social changes.