Researchers Use the Idea of Negative Cognitive Style to

question 36

Multiple Choice

Researchers use the idea of negative cognitive style to

• A) identify people at high risk for depression.
• B) predict students who will have at least one episode of major depression.
• C) determine those suffering more depressive symptoms after trauma.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A psychological shortcut made by referencing the initial instances that pop into an individual's head when considering a certain theme, notion, approach, or decision-making process.

Confirmation Bias

An inclination towards sourcing, understanding, valuing, and recollecting insights that reinforce one's standing beliefs or presumptions.

Older Workers

Individuals in the workforce who are typically beyond middle age, often defined as being aged 50 or older, bringing experience and skills to their roles.

Factory Foreman

Refers to a person who supervises workers in a factory, ensuring that work is done efficiently, safely, and up to quality standards.