The Vicious Circle of Depression Is Usually Triggered by Negative

question 2

Multiple Choice

The vicious circle of depression is usually triggered by negative experiences that lead directly to:

• A)self-focused rumination and self-blame.
• B)depressed moods.
• C)further negative experiences.
• D)blaming others for the negative experiences.

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Definitions:

Existential Perspective

A philosophical approach that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility, focusing on the meaning of life and the search for personal identity and authenticity.

Optimal Experience

Also known as flow, it refers to a state of immersion and engagement in activities where skills balance the challenges, often leading to personal fulfillment.

Unique Experience

An event or situation that is rare, extraordinary, or significant in a personal way, distinguishing it from common occurrences.

Umwelt

In Binswanger’s phenomenological analysis, biological experience such as the sensations a person feels of being a live animal.