According to Aaron Beck, Which of the Following Underlies Depression

question 843

Multiple Choice

According to Aaron Beck, which of the following underlies depression?

• A) unconscious motives
• B) unrealistic goals
• C) irrational fears
• D) negative, self-defeating thoughts

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Definitions:

Genetic Influences

Factors determined by one's genes that affect physical traits, behaviors, and health outcomes.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables on a scatter plot.

Polygenic Inheritance

A mode of inheritance in which traits are influenced by several genes, contributing to the phenotype in a cumulative or quantitative manner.

The Bell Curve

A book that argues intelligence is a significant predictor of personal outcomes, and discusses differences in intelligence among races, eliciting widespread controversy.