Your Aunt Says, "I Know I'm Depressed, and I Think

question 91

Multiple Choice

Your aunt says, "I know I'm depressed, and I think and worry about my depression constantly; however, I never actually do anything about it." She is:

• A) providing an example of the cognitive triad.
• B) making ruminative responses.
• C) committing errors in logic.
• D) regressing toward the oral stage of development.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce various hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which help control blood sugar, burn protein and fat, react to stressors, and regulate blood pressure.

Stress Hormones

Chemical substances released into the body in response to perceived threats, which prepare the body for fight or flight, including cortisol and adrenaline.

Lymphocytes

Type of white blood cells that are an integral part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

NK Cells

Immune cells part of the innate immune system, crucial for their ability to recognize and destroy cells that are stressed, infected, or cancerous without prior sensitization.