Focusing on How Bad We Feel and Endlessly Analyzing the Causes

question 65

Multiple Choice

Focusing on how bad we feel and endlessly analyzing the causes and consequences of our problems is referred to as

• A)learned helplessness.
• B)negative schemas.
• C)rumination.
• D)depression.

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Definitions:

Dura Mater

The tough outermost membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

White Matter

A type of central nervous system tissue consisting mainly of myelinated nerve fibers, which transmits signals throughout the nervous system.

Gray Matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord made up of nerve cell bodies and dendrites, involved in muscle control and sensory perception.

Common Fibular Nerve

A branch of the sciatic nerve that supplies muscles of the lower leg and foot, and provides sensation to the skin of the foot and lower leg.