Which of the Following Is a Component of the Depressive

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a component of the depressive cognitive triad?

• A) Interpreting ongoing experiences in a negative light.
• B) Pessimistic thoughts about the future.
• C) Negative thoughts about oneself.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Encode

To transform sensory input into a form that is more readily processed.

Sensory Input

Information gathered by the senses such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, which gets processed by the brain to make sense of the world.

Moral Realism

The philosophical belief that there are objective moral values which are independent of human opinion or belief.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.