Which Finding Would MOST STRONGLY Support the Assumption That Learned

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which finding would MOST STRONGLY support the assumption that learned helplessness is a potential cause of depression?

• A) evidence from archival records showing increases in the incidence of depression following natural disasters
• B) evidence from a survey showing that most depressed people report prior exposure to uncontrollable negative events
• C) evidence from an experiment showing that when people are exposed to uncontrollable negative events,depressive symptoms follow
• D) evidence from a clinical interview in which a client reports being exposed to uncontrollable negative events prior to seeking therapy

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