Fernando's Depression Has Largely Been Triggered by the Attributional Patterns

question 34

Multiple Choice

Fernando's depression has largely been triggered by the attributional patterns he uses to explain negative life events. The fact that Fernando's depression is mainly explained by cognitive processes rather than genetic ones makes his depression more _____ in nature.

• A) automatic
• B) lethargic
• C) exogenous
• D) endogenic

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions about oneself as competent and valuable.

Self

One’s identity, comprising a set of learned values and attitudes that develops through social interaction and defines one’s self-image.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific theory that explains the diversity of life on Earth through processes like natural selection and genetic mutation over time.

Genes

Basic units of heredity made up of DNA which code for specific characteristics in living organisms.