The Cognitive Approach to Explaining the Etiology of Depressive Disorders

question 214

Multiple Choice

The cognitive approach to explaining the etiology of depressive disorders maintains that people who are more likely to develop depressive disorders tend to do all of the following EXCEPT

• A) attribute their setbacks to personal flaws instead of to situational factors.
• B) ruminate about, or dwell over, their depression.
• C) misinterpret harmless situations as threatening.
• D) have a pessimistic explanatory style.

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Definitions:

Physiological Need

Fundamental requirements necessary for sustaining the human body's basic functions, such as food, water, and shelter, identified as the base level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Self-Actualization

Achieving one's full potential, including creative expression, quest for spiritual enlightenment, pursuit of knowledge, and giving back to society.

Esteem

The respect and admiration that an individual, entity, or concept holds in the opinion of others.