Which of the Following Provides Evidence That Depressed Individuals Do

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides evidence that depressed individuals do show the negative cognitive biases that Beck's theory predicts?

• A)Attentional biases to negative information results in prioritisation of negative information
• B)Memory biases where more negative words than positive words are recalled in explicit memory tests
• C)Depressed individuals exhibit interpretational biases that result in them interpreting ambiguous events negatively
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A severe eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Maladaptive

Referring to behaviors or thinking patterns that are counterproductive or inhibit one's ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

Eating Disorder

A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which can significantly impair health or social functioning.

Deviant

Behavior or actions that deviate from what is considered normal, acceptable, or expected in society or a cultural context.