Arlene Is Suffering from Depression

question 16

Essay

Arlene is suffering from depression.Provide two environmental factors that may be contributing to Arlene's current state.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A social theory valuing the independence and self-reliance of the individual often over the group or collective society.

Actor-Observer Bias

A cognitive bias that explains the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing other people's behaviors to their internal characteristics.

Situational Pressures

The external forces or social situations that influence an individual's behavior, decision-making process, or feelings, often leading to changed or adapted behavior to fit the circumstance.

Observers

Individuals who watch or take notice of events or behaviors, often for the purpose of recording information or making judgments.