According to the Self-Regulatory Perseveration Theory of Depression, a Person

question 85

Multiple Choice

According to the self-regulatory perseveration theory of depression, a person is most likely to perseverate on an unattainable goal:

• A) if they are low in trait self-consciousness.
• B) if they have many important goals.
• C) if that goal was central to their sense of self-esteem.
• D) under conditions of low self-awareness.

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Definitions:

Pall Holder

An individual who helps to carry or hold the pall, a ceremonial cloth, over a coffin during a funeral.

Ritual

The symbolic affirmation of values by means of culturally standardized utterances and actions.

Symbolic Affirmation

The act of validating or reinforcing a belief, value, or identity through symbols, rituals, or statements that have deep personal or cultural significance.

Culturally Standardized

Practices, norms, or products that have been widely accepted and integrated into a culture.