A Set of Abstract Concepts Used to Explain a Group

question 36

Multiple Choice

A set of abstract concepts used to explain a group of facts or events is called

• A) an empirical statement.
• B) an operational definition.
• C) a theory.
• D) personality.

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Definitions:

Depressive Schema

Cognitive patterns and beliefs that predispose individuals to perceive the world and themselves in a negative light, often associated with depression.

Learned Helplessness

The cognitive, motivational, and emotional deficits that follow a perceived lack of control over important aversive events.

Negative Schema

Persistent and pervasive patterns of thought that shape the way an individual interprets and understands the world, often leading to pessimistic views or expectations.

Depressing Memories

Recollections from the past that evoke feelings of sadness, despair, or hopelessness.