The Idea That Anyone, No Matter Where They Start Out

question 92

True/False

The idea that anyone, no matter where they start out, can, with hard work, succeed in whatever they set out to do is a belief system that explains and justifies America's class hierarchy.

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Definitions:

Hopelessness Model

A theory related to depression that suggests that a pessimistic attitude towards one’s life and future outcomes can contribute to the development of depressive symptoms.

Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder

A condition marked by severe and prolonged grieving beyond what is socially or culturally expected after the loss of a loved one.

Major Depressive Episode

A period characterized by pervasive feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms such as changes in appetite or sleep, affecting daily functioning.

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

A class of medications used to treat depression that work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.