Which Finding Would MOST STRONGLY Support the Assumption That Learned

question 145

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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Definitions:

Dominant Genes

Genes that express their trait even if only one copy is present in the genotype.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting 'rest and digest' bodily functions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity, often referred to as the fight or flight response.

Developmental Psychologists

Specialists who study how and why human beings change over the course of their life, from infancy through old age.