The Work of Alloy and Abramson in Studying How Depressives

question 75

Multiple Choice

The work of Alloy and Abramson in studying how depressives view the extent of their personal control over events provides evidence of the phenomenon known as

• A)optimistic well-being.
• B)pessimistic exaggeration.
• C)depressive realism.
• D)learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character and behavioral patterns.

Theorist

An individual who develops theories or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

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Bond

A connection or link between individuals, often based on feelings of affection, loyalty, or mutual support.