One Account of the Development of Depression Is That It

question 15

Multiple Choice

One account of the development of depression is that it involves both an individual vulnerability or _____ and some circumstance or event that creates _____.

• A)complex;sadness
• B)weakness;strain
• C)diathesis;stress
• D)bias;pessimism

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thinking in how we feel and what we do; it treats problems by modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors.

Polypharmacy

Taking multiple medications concurrently, often practised by older adults.

Drug Tolerance

A phenomenon occurring when a person's reaction to a drug decreases with repeated use, leading to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments

Therapeutic approaches that do not involve medication, including psychological therapy, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and other alternative treatments.