Studies Show That People Who Are Depressed Tend to Make

question 73

Multiple Choice

Studies show that people who are depressed tend to make poorer decisions than those with a more positive outlook. Why is this thought to be the case?

• A) They search for the perfect solution when rarely is any solution perfect.
• B) They tend to put too great a value on their own ability to affect outcomes.
• C) They avoid stereotyping and other behaviors that allow them to come to a rapid decision.
• D) They tend to choose an outcome that will confirm their negative worldview.
• E) They rarely weigh up all the options when making a decision.

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