Which of the Following Is a Behavioral Explanation for Depression

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a behavioral explanation for depression?

• A) reliance on depressogenic schemas
• B) insecure attachment
• C) pessimistic tendencies
• D) lack of environmental reinforcers

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Definitions:

NREM

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep, which is a restorative sleep phase divided into stages, excluding the dream-involved REM phase.

Stages

Distinct phases or steps within a process of development or series of events or actions.

Arousal Approach

A concept focused on finding optimal levels of arousal to enhance individual performance in various tasks, balancing between too little and too much stimulation.

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.