The Basic Assumption of Seligman's Explanation for Depression Is That

question 19

Multiple Choice

The basic assumption of Seligman's explanation for depression is that ____.

• A) both cognitions and feelings of helplessness are learned and that depression results from learned helplessness
• B) cognitions and but not feelings of helplessness are learned and that depression results from learned helplessness
• C) feelings but not cognitions of helplessness are learned and that depression results from learned helplessness
• D) high levels of negative cognitions coupled with stress results in depression

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