Based on What You Know About Social Cognition and Depression

question 20

Multiple Choice

Based on what you know about social cognition and depression, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Life is the art of being well informed.
• B) Stable, specific, other-focused explanations for negative events are common in depressed people.
• C) Unstable, non-specific, self-focused explanations for negative events are common in depressed people.
• D) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Situation

A set of circumstances or a state of affairs at a particular time or in a specific context.

Active Response

Engaging directly and promptly with communication or stimuli, suggesting a dynamic and participatory approach.

Active Listening

The practice of fully concentrating on what is being said, understanding the message, responding appropriately, and remembering the conversation.

Mirroring

The act of imitating or replicating another person's behavior, gesture, or speech.