Research Regarding Depression and Distorted Negative Cognitions ______

question 165

Multiple Choice

Research regarding depression and distorted negative cognitions ______.

• A) indicates that distorted thinking causes depression
• B) indicates that distorted thinking and depression develop at the same time
• C) indicates that depression leads to distorted negative thinking
• D) is not yet clear as to whether distorted thinking causes or is merely a feature of depression

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