According to the Cognitive Approach to Depression, Processing Information Through

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the cognitive approach to depression, processing information through the negative schema causes people to

• A) become depressed.
• B) generate even more depressing thoughts.
• C) ignore positive information.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

Proactive interference occurs when older memories make it more difficult to learn and recall new information.

Memory Function

The processes involved in encoding, storing, and retrieving information in the brain.

Aging

The process of becoming older, characterized by gradual changes in physical, cognitive, and social capabilities over time.

Schemas

Mental structures that organize our knowledge, beliefs, and expectations, influencing how we perceive and interpret information.