The Role of Which Factor Is Emphasized in Martin Seligman's

question 50

Multiple Choice

The role of which factor is emphasized in Martin Seligman's learned helplessness theory concerning the etiology of depression?

• A)cognitive factors involving unreasonably optimistic expectations
• B)cognitive factors involving a pessimistic explanatory style
• C)interpersonal factors involving inadequate social skills
• D)biological factors associated with genetic predispositions

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Definitions:

Extrapyramidal Effects

Side effects of certain medications, notably antipsychotics, that affect motor control, leading to symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of certain psychiatric medications.

Muscular Rigidity

A condition characterized by a stiffening of the muscles, often associated with diseases of the central nervous system such as Parkinson's disease.

Eye-Twitching

Involuntary spasms or blinking of the eyelid, often caused by stress, fatigue, or other environmental factors.