Suppose That Low Self-Esteem Is a Diathesis for Developing Depression

question 90

Multiple Choice

Suppose that low self-esteem is a diathesis for developing depression later in life. This means that

• A) low self-esteem is a proximal trigger for depression.
• B) people with low self-esteem have a predisposition for developing depression.
• C) people who currently are depressed will have low self-esteem.
• D) the psychological processes associated with low self-esteem are the trigger for depression.

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