Cognitive-Behavioral Theorists Explain Depression in Terms of a Person's

question 21

Multiple Choice

Cognitive-behavioral theorists explain depression in terms of a person's:

• A) negative interpretation of events.
• B) symbolic losses.
• C) decrease in positive activities.
• D) ethnic background.

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Definitions:

Francis Cecil Sumner

Acknowledged as the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in psychology in the United States.

Behavioral Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and how they're learned through interactions with the environment.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, encompassing both natural and built contexts.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be witnessed and measured directly by others.