Implicit Theories Are Personal Beliefs That Are Held About How

question 62

True/False

Implicit theories are personal beliefs that are held about how people or things function, without objective evidence or often without conscious awareness.

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Definitions:

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest without the episodes of mania found in bipolar depression.

Social Rewards

Benefits derived from social interactions, such as acceptance, inclusion, and recognition from others, which can motivate behavior and reinforce social bonds.

Depression

A mental health disorder marked by persistent sadness, lack of interest, and can include a variety of physical and emotional problems.

Unipolar Depression

A mood disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest, not fluctuating between extremes or poles of mood.