What Is a Key Concept in the Behavioral Explanation of Depression

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is a key concept in the behavioral explanation of depression?

• A) incomplete mourning and unexpressed anger
• B) irrational thinking and poor logic
• C) few reinforcers and poor social skills
• D) lack of imagination and self-absorption

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Definitions:

Suicidal

Pertaining to having thoughts of, tendencies towards, or actions aimed at ending one's own life.

Caucasian Men

Men who belong to or are identified with the white racial group, especially of European origin.

Suicidal

Having thoughts of, inclinations towards, or planning for self-inflicted lethal harm.

Hypomania

A mood state characterized by persistent disinhibition and elevation (euphoria) that is less severe than full-blown manic episodes but more intense than normal happiness.