Which Piece of Evidence, If Found, Would MOST STRONGLY Refute

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which piece of evidence, if found, would MOST STRONGLY refute Beck's assumptions about depression?

• A) A cross-cultural study showing that the symptoms of depression differ across cultures
• B) A study from molecular biology showing that specific genes are linked to depression
• C) A case study about an individual who is depressed but does not engage in negative thinking
• D) An experiment showing that people who engage in negative thinking do not become depressed

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Heart Disease

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