The Negative State Relief Model Predicts That People Will Use

question 14

Multiple Choice

The negative state relief model predicts that people will use helping to raise their negative mood.Deeply depressed individuals,however,do not show elevated helping levels because

• A) deeply depressed individuals don't think that helping someone will influence their mood.
• B) the negative mood of deeply depressed individuals is not related to the plight of the person in need.
• C) deeply depressed individuals have an expanded sense of "we."
• D) deeply depressed individuals are unable to properly interpret the needs of others.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships refer to the connections and interactions between individuals, characterized by communication, understanding, trust, and mutual respect.

Behavioral Approach

A method emphasizing the study of observable and measurable behaviors over internal mental states.

Leader Actions

Activities and decisions taken by a person in a leadership position to influence and guide a group towards achieving certain objectives.

Personality Factors

Traits or characteristics that describe an individual's stable patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.